Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Charlotte, NC

Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Charlotte, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 20% higher than the North Carolina average of $46.13.

Last updated on October 10, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Charlotte, NC compared to State and National Averages

$58.00/hour

Charlotte, NC

20% higher than the US average.

$46.13/hour

North Carolina

This is equal to the US average

$46.17/hour

United States

How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Charlotte Compare to Other Cities

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Hickory, North Carolina

$42/hour

This is 25% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.

Morganton, North Carolina

$47/hour

This is 33% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$54/hour

This is 41% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.

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 Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($54) and Asheville, North Carolina ($51). For comparison, the Charlotte, NC average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Waynesville, North Carolina.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina$58$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina$54$58
Asheville, North Carolina$51$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 10, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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