Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Waynesville, NC

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Waynesville, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of $48.66.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$58.00/hour

Waynesville, NC

16% higher than the US average.

$48.66/hour

North Carolina

1% lower than the US average.

$48.98/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Waynesville Compare to Other Cities

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Brevard, North Carolina

$38/hour

This is 55% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 15% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Highlands, North Carolina

$29/hour

This is 100% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

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 Waynesville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 72% 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	$51	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$49	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$42	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Waynesville?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $58 per hour. For comparison, the Waynesville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$58	$58

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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