Average Clinical Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in Waynesville, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 8% higher 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 Waynesville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$58.00/hour

Waynesville, NC

22% 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 Waynesville Compare to Other Cities

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Brevard, North Carolina

$41/hour

This is 41% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 11% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 80% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

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 Waynesville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Waynesville, North Carolina.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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 Waynesville?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Clinical Nurses, averaging $58 per hour. For comparison, the Waynesville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$58$58

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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