Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Clinical Nurse Salary
$53.22/hour
The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in North Carolina is $53.22 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Clinical Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$53.22/hour
North Carolina
This is equal to the US average
$53.17/hour
United States
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 ($55) and Brevard, North Carolina ($41). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Clinical 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 | $55 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
How does the pay for Clinical Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Georgia pays Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($44) and Pennsylvania ($37). Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Clinical Nurses is $53 per hour — Georgia pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $48 | $48 |
| Tennessee | $44 | $57 |
| Pennsylvania | $37 | $50 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Clinical Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Clinical Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Clinical Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $58 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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