Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Charlotte, NC
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$31.71/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Charlotte, NC is $31.71 per hour. This is 49% lower than the North Carolina average of $47.31.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Charlotte, NC compared to State and National Averages
$31.71/hour
Charlotte, NC
55% lower than the US average.
$47.31/hour
North Carolina
4% lower than the US average.
$49.01/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Charlotte Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Charlotte Compare to Other Cities
Augusta, Georgia
$33/hour
This is 5% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.
Athens, Georgia
$33/hour
This is 4% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.
Atlanta, Georgia
$35/hour
This is 10% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Asheville, North Carolina pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Morganton, North Carolina ($47) and Hickory, North Carolina ($42). Asheville, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Charlotte, NC average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Asheville, North Carolina pays 65% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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