Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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Average Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$42.45/hour

The average salary for a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in Hickory, NC is $42.45 per hour. This is 23% higher than the North Carolina average of $32.87.

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$42.45/hour

Hickory, NC

9% lower than the US average.

$32.87/hour

North Carolina

40% lower than the US average.

$46.17/hour

United States

How Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 17% higher than the Hickory average of $42.45.

Columbus, Ohio

$33/hour

This is 29% lower than the Hickory average of $42.45.

Gainesville, Florida

$43/hour

This is 1% higher than the Hickory average of $42.45.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses?

Asheville, North Carolina pays Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $51 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 Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Asheville, North Carolina pays 21% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Asheville, North Carolina	$51	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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