Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Hendersonville, NC

Q: What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Acute Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 68% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Rutherfordton, paying up to $58/hr, and Asheville, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$32.28/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Hendersonville, NC is $32.28 per hour. This is 32% lower than the North Carolina average of $42.75.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Hendersonville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$32.28/hour

Hendersonville, NC

49% lower than the US average.

$42.75/hour

North Carolina

12% lower than the US average.

$47.97/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Hendersonville Compare to Other Cities

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Brevard, North Carolina

$38/hour

This is 14% higher than the Hendersonville average of $32.28.

Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 37% higher than the Hendersonville average of $32.28.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$55/hour

This is 41% higher than the Hendersonville average of $32.28.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$55	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$51	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$38	$38
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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