Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC

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Average Clinical Nurse Salary

$52.22/hour

The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in Asheville, NC is $52.22 per hour. This is 2% lower than the North Carolina average of $53.32.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Clinical Nurse salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$52.22/hour

Asheville, NC

13% higher than the US average.

$53.32/hour

North Carolina

15% higher than the US average.

$45.40/hour

United States

How Clinical Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 62% lower than the Asheville average of $52.22.

Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 10% higher than the Asheville average of $52.22.

Brevard, North Carolina

$41/hour

This is 27% lower than the Asheville average of $52.22.

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

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($52) and Brevard, North Carolina ($41). For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 11% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Clinical Nurse jobs in Asheville?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Clinical Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$49

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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