Clinical Decision Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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Average Clinical Decision Unit Nurse Salary

$41.44/hour

The average salary for a Clinical Decision Unit Nurse in Hickory, NC is $41.44 per hour. This is 25% lower than the North Carolina average of $51.73.

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Clinical Decision Unit Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$41.44/hour

Hickory, NC

17% lower than the US average.

$51.73/hour

North Carolina

6% higher than the US average.

$48.58/hour

United States

How Clinical Decision Unit Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 20% higher than the Hickory average of $41.44.

Brevard, North Carolina

$38/hour

This is 10% lower than the Hickory average of $41.44.

Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 29% higher than the Hickory average of $41.44.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Clinical Decision Unit Nurses?

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Clinical Decision Unit Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($52) and Morganton, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 40% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$48	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$41	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

What are the highest paying Agencies for Clinical Decision Unit Nurse jobs in Hickory?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Clinical Decision Unit Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% more.

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

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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