Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Morganton, NC

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Average Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$50.56/hour

The average salary for a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in Morganton, NC is $50.56 per hour. This is 35% higher than the North Carolina average of $32.87.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$50.56/hour

Morganton, NC

10% higher than the US average.

$32.87/hour

North Carolina

38% lower than the US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

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

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Asheville, North Carolina

$54/hour

This is 7% higher than the Morganton average of $50.56.

Nashville, Tennessee

$36/hour

This is 39% lower than the Morganton average of $50.56.

Columbus, Ohio

$33/hour

This is 54% lower than the Morganton average of $50.56.

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

Asheville, North Carolina pays Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $54 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 Morganton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Asheville, North Carolina pays 8% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Asheville, North Carolina	$54	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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