Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$39.55/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Raleigh, NC is $39.55 per hour. This is 13% higher than the North Carolina average of $34.42.

Last updated on May 21, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Raleigh, NC compared to State and National Averages

$39.55/hour

Raleigh, NC

12% lower than the US average.

$34.42/hour

North Carolina

29% lower than the US average.

$44.48/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities

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Charleston, South Carolina

$45/hour

This is 5% lower than the Raleigh average of $47.52.

Nashville, Tennessee

$43/hour

This is 12% lower than the Raleigh average of $47.52.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 6% higher than the Raleigh average of $47.52.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Raleigh, North Carolina$48$50
What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Raleigh?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm$40$40

Last updated on May 21, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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