Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Washington, NC
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$29.59/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Washington, NC is $29.59 per hour. This is 70% lower than the North Carolina average of $50.39.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Washington, NC compared to State and National Averages
$29.59/hour
Washington, NC
71% lower than the US average.
$50.39/hour
North Carolina
1% lower than the US average.
$50.67/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities
Greensboro, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 10% higher than the Washington average of $29.59.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$44/hour
This is 33% higher than the Washington average of $29.59.
Monroe, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 7% higher than the Washington average of $29.59.
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 Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($53). For comparison, the Washington, NC average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 238% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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