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 86% lower than the North Carolina average of $49.32.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Cary, NC compared to State and National Averages
$26.58/hour
Cary, NC
91% lower than the US average.
$49.32/hour
North Carolina
3% lower than the US average.
$50.78/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$44/hour
This is 27% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
Monroe, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 3% lower than the Cary average of $32.58.
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 3% lower than the Cary average of $32.58.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Waynesville, North Carolina pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($54) and Asheville, North Carolina ($52). For comparison, the Cary, NC average for Acute Care Nurses is $27 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 118% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $40 | $58 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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