Average Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$32.87/hour

The average salary for a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in North Carolina is $32.87 per hour. This is 64% lower than the US average of $53.83.

Last updated on February 14, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$32.87/hour

North Carolina

64% lower than the US average.

$53.83/hour

United States

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 North Carolina average for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $33 per hour — Asheville, North Carolina pays 66% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Asheville, North Carolina$54$58
Brevard, North Carolina$41$58
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $33 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 58% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$52$52

Last updated on February 14, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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