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 55% lower than the North Carolina average of $51.15.
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
54% lower than the US average.
$51.15/hour
North Carolina
1% higher than the US average.
$50.71/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
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$44/hour
This is 26% higher than the Lexington average of $33.00.
Greensboro, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is equal to the Lexington average
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 4% lower than the Lexington average of $33.00.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Burlington, North Carolina pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Asheville, North Carolina ($52). For comparison, the Lexington, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 203% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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