Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Cary, NC

Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$26.58/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Cary, NC is $26.58 per hour. This is 49% lower than the North Carolina average of $39.54.

Estimate based on Payscale data.

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

$26.58/hour

Cary, NC

61% lower than the US average.

$39.54/hour

North Carolina

8% lower than the US average.

$42.85/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities

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Greensboro, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 2% lower than the Cary average of $30.92.

Huntersville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 3% higher than the Cary average of $30.92.

Matthews, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 3% higher than the Cary average of $30.92.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina$100$100
Chapel Hill, North Carolina$45$50
Raleigh, North Carolina$41$51

Last updated on May 31, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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