Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$42.67/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Hickory, NC is $42.67 per hour. This is 27% lower than the North Carolina average of $54.39.

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$42.67/hour

Hickory, NC

18% lower than the US average.

$54.39/hour

North Carolina

7% higher than the US average.

$50.43/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$48/hour

This is 12% higher than the Hickory average of $42.67.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 41% lower than the Hickory average of $42.67.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 4% higher than the Hickory average of $42.67.

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

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($53) and Morganton, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 36% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$53	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$48	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$44	$44
Hickory, North Carolina	$43	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Hickory?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$48

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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