Correctional Nurse Salary Guide: Morehead City, NC
Average Correctional Nurse Salary
$29.59/hour
The average salary for a Correctional Nurse in Morehead City, NC is $29.59 per hour. This is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of $31.94.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Correctional Nurse salaries in Morehead City, NC compared to State and National Averages
$29.59/hour
Morehead City, NC
12% lower than the US average.
$31.94/hour
North Carolina
4% lower than the US average.
$33.20/hour
United States
How Correctional Nurse Salaries in Morehead City Compare to Other Cities
How Correctional Nurse Salaries in Morehead City Compare to Other Cities
Raleigh, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 9% higher than the Morehead City average of $29.59.
Dallas, Texas
$37/hour
This is 20% higher than the Morehead City average of $29.59.
Fort Worth, Texas
$37/hour
This is 21% higher than the Morehead City average of $29.59.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Correctional Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
| Durham, North Carolina | $33 | $46 |
Last updated on February 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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