Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Chapel Hill, NC
Average Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$32.95/hour
The average salary for a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in Chapel Hill, NC is $32.95 per hour. This is equal to the North Carolina average
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Chapel Hill, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.95/hour
Chapel Hill, NC
47% lower than the US average.
$32.87/hour
North Carolina
48% lower than the US average.
$48.57/hour
United States
How Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Chapel Hill Compare to Other Cities
How Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Chapel Hill Compare to Other Cities
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$44/hour
This is 26% higher than the Chapel Hill average of $32.95.
Columbus, Ohio
$33/hour
This is equal to the Chapel Hill average
Dallas, Texas
$46/hour
This is 29% higher than the Chapel Hill average of $32.95.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses?
Only Winston-Salem, North Carolina reports pay data for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. For comparison, the Chapel Hill, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Winston-Salem, North Carolina pays 35% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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