Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Raleigh, NC

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Average Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary

$45.85/hour

The average salary for a Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Raleigh, NC is $45.85 per hour. This is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of $55.59.

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$45.85/hour

Raleigh, NC

5% lower than the US average.

$55.59/hour

North Carolina

13% higher than the US average.

$48.30/hour

United States

How Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 45% lower than the Raleigh average of $45.85.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 37% lower than the Raleigh average of $45.85.

Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 12% higher than the Raleigh average of $45.85.

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 ($52) and Morganton, North Carolina ($47). For comparison, the Raleigh, NC average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 27% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$47	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$44	$44
Hickory, North Carolina	$42	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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