Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Rutherfordton, NC
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$30.29/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC is $30.29 per hour. This is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of $34.42.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Rutherfordton, NC compared to State and National Averages
$30.29/hour
Rutherfordton, NC
59% lower than the US average.
$34.42/hour
North Carolina
40% lower than the US average.
$48.05/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Rutherfordton Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Rutherfordton Compare to Other Cities
Morganton, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 1% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.
Hickory, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 1% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 4% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.
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 March 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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