Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$49.41/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in North Carolina is $49.41 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $47.92.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$49.41/hour
North Carolina
3% higher than the US average.
$47.92/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 Morganton, North Carolina ($48) and Hickory, North Carolina ($42). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Acute Care Nurses is $49 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 102% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Only Tennessee reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Acute Care Nurses is $49 per hour — Tennessee pays 19% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($40). 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 $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $58 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Raleigh, NC
- 3x12 hrs
$30-49/hour
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