Coronary Care Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Coronary Care Nurse Salary
$53.07/hour
The average salary for a Coronary Care Nurse in North Carolina is $53.07 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $48.19.
Last updated on October 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Coronary Care Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$53.07/hour
North Carolina
9% higher than the US average.
$48.19/hour
United States
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 Asheville, North Carolina ($52) and Brevard, North Carolina ($41). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Coronary Care Nurses is $53 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 9% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
How does the pay for Coronary Care Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Coronary Care Nurses the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($37). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Coronary Care Nurses is $53 per hour — Virginia pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $47 | $57 |
| Tennessee | $37 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Coronary Care Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Coronary Care Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($43). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Coronary Care Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 14% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $58 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $43 | $43 |
Last updated on October 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU - Coronary Care
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU - Coronary Care
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
$46-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
$46-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU - Coronary Care
- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
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