Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Cary, NC
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$32.58/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Cary, NC is $32.58 per hour. This is 42% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.15.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Cary, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.58/hour
Cary, NC
50% lower than the US average.
$46.15/hour
North Carolina
6% lower than the US average.
$48.91/hour
United States
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
Columbus, Ohio
$33/hour
This is 1% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 16% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
Lebanon, Tennessee
$40/hour
This is 19% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Waynesville, North Carolina pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Morganton, North Carolina ($48) and Hickory, North Carolina ($42). For comparison, the Cary, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 78% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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