Average Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$2,164/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in Hickory, NC is $2,164 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,250.

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Based on 33 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,164/week

Hickory, NC

4% lower than the US average.

$2,250/week

United States

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

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$2,139/week

This is 14% higher than the Hickory average of $1,847.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,127/week

This is 13% higher than the Hickory average of $1,847.

Greensboro, North Carolina

$2,029/week

This is 9% higher than the Hickory average of $1,847.

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

Pinehurst, North Carolina pays Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,258 per week, followed by Chapel Hill, North Carolina ($2,077). Chapel Hill, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,900. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $2,164 per week — Pinehurst, North Carolina pays 4% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pinehurst, North Carolina$2,258$2,485
Chapel Hill, North Carolina$2,077$2,900

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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