Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Apex, NC

Average Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary

$55.59/hour

The average salary for a Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Apex, NC is $55.59 per hour. This is 19% higher than the US average of $45.21.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Cardiovascular ICU Nurse salaries in Apex, NC compared to State and National Averages

$55.59/hour

Apex, NC

19% higher than the US average.

$45.21/hour

United States

How Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salaries in Apex Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

Asheville, North Carolina

$53/hour

Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses?

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($53) and Hickory, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $56 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 4% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina$58$58
Asheville, North Carolina$53$58
Hickory, North Carolina$48$58
Morganton, North Carolina$48$58
Brevard, North Carolina$41$58

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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