Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Highlands, NC
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$29.00/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Highlands, NC is $29.00 per hour. This is 19% lower than the North Carolina average of $34.42.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Highlands, NC compared to State and National Averages
$29.00/hour
Highlands, NC
37% lower than the US average.
$34.42/hour
North Carolina
15% lower than the US average.
$39.71/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Highlands Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Highlands Compare to Other Cities
Brevard, North Carolina
$29/hour
This is equal to the Highlands average
Asheville, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 10% higher than the Highlands average of $29.00.
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 4% higher than the Highlands average of $29.00.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
| Kernersville, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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