Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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Average Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary

$49.40/hour

The average salary for a Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Hickory, NC is $49.40 per hour. This is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of $55.87.

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$49.40/hour

Hickory, NC

9% higher than the US average.

$55.87/hour

North Carolina

19% higher than the US average.

$45.19/hour

United States

How Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 46% lower than the Hickory average of $49.40.

Asheville, North Carolina

$55/hour

This is 9% higher than the Hickory average of $49.40.

Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 15% higher than the Hickory average of $49.40.

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 ($55) and Hickory, North Carolina ($49). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 17% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$55	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$49	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$49	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Cardiovascular ICU Nurse jobs in Hickory?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$48

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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