Correctional Nurse Salary Guide: Cary, NC
Average Correctional Nurse Salary
$32.58/hour
The average salary for a Correctional Nurse in Cary, NC is $32.58 per hour. This is 53% lower than the North Carolina average of $49.71.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Correctional Nurse salaries in Cary, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.58/hour
Cary, NC
39% lower than the US average.
$49.71/hour
North Carolina
9% higher than the US average.
$45.44/hour
United States
How Correctional Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
How Correctional Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 3% lower than the Cary average of $32.58.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Correctional Nurses?
Only Raleigh, North Carolina reports pay data for Correctional Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. Raleigh, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Cary, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Raleigh, North Carolina pays 43% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, North Carolina | $47 | $57 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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