Coronary Care Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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Average Coronary Care Nurse Salary

$53.10/hour

The average salary for a Coronary Care Nurse in Hickory, NC is $53.10 per hour. This is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of $55.87.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Coronary Care Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$53.10/hour

Hickory, NC

16% higher than the US average.

$55.87/hour

North Carolina

20% higher than the US average.

$44.71/hour

United States

How Coronary Care Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$47/hour

This is 12% lower than the Hickory average of $53.10.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$56/hour

This is 5% higher than the Hickory average of $53.10.

Asheville, North Carolina

$54/hour

This is 3% higher than the Hickory average of $53.10.

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

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Coronary Care Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($56) and Asheville, North Carolina ($54). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 9% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$56	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$54	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$53	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$47	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Coronary Care Nurse jobs in Hickory?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Coronary Care Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$48

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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