Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$53.84/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in North Carolina is $53.84 per hour. This is 5% higher than the US average of $50.91.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$53.84/hour
North Carolina
5% higher than the US average.
$50.91/hour
United States
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 Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($56). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Acute Care Nurses is $54 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 86% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $56 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $55 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $51 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Georgia pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by South Carolina ($41) and Tennessee ($40). Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Acute Care Nurses is $54 per hour — Georgia pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $53 | $53 |
| South Carolina | $41 | $44 |
| Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Acute Care Nurses is $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $58 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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