Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Waynesville, NC

Q: What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Acute Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 42% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Rutherfordton, paying up to $58/hr, and Asheville, paying up to $58/hr.

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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 24% higher than the North Carolina average of $43.88.

Last updated on August 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

19% higher than the US average.

$43.88/hour

North Carolina

8% lower than the US average.

$47.22/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

$52/hour

This is 11% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 31% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Hendersonville, North Carolina	$44	$44
Hickory, North Carolina	$38	$38
Morganton, North Carolina	$38	$38
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

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

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