Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Lexington, NC
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$33.00/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Lexington, NC is $33.00 per hour. This is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of $34.42.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Lexington, NC compared to State and National Averages
$33.00/hour
Lexington, NC
2% lower than the US average.
$34.42/hour
North Carolina
3% higher than the US average.
$33.52/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 4% lower than the Lexington average of $33.00.
Hickory, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 10% lower than the Lexington average of $33.00.
Morganton, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 10% lower than the Lexington average of $33.00.
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 |
| Lexington, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
| Kernersville, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
Last updated on February 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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