Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$50.74/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Asheville, NC is $50.74 per hour. This is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of $49.97.
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages
$50.74/hour
Asheville, NC
4% higher than the US average.
$49.97/hour
North Carolina
3% higher than the US average.
$48.49/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities
Greensboro, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 54% lower than the Asheville average of $50.74.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 30% lower than the Asheville average of $50.74.
Macon, Georgia
$32/hour
This is 57% lower than the Asheville average of $50.74.
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 ($43). For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 97% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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