Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Durham, NC
Average Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$32.95/hour
The average salary for a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in Durham, 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 Durham, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.95/hour
Durham, NC
47% lower than the US average.
$32.87/hour
North Carolina
47% lower than the US average.
$48.30/hour
United States
How Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
How Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
Asheville, North Carolina
$52/hour
This is 37% higher than the Durham average of $32.95.
Columbus, Ohio
$33/hour
This is equal to the Durham average
Gainesville, Florida
$42/hour
This is 22% higher than the Durham average of $32.95.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses?
Asheville, North Carolina pays Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Brevard, North Carolina ($41). Asheville, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Durham, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Asheville, North Carolina pays 58% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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