Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$38.22/hour

The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Hickory, NC is $38.22 per hour. This is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.30.

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$38.22/hour

Hickory, NC

27% lower than the US average.

$46.30/hour

North Carolina

5% lower than the US average.

$48.58/hour

United States

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

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Morganton, North Carolina

$48/hour

This is 13% higher than the Hickory average of $41.44.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 37% lower than the Hickory average of $41.44.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 31% lower than the Hickory average of $41.44.

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 Asheville, North Carolina ($52) and Morganton, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $38 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 52% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$48	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$44	$44
Hickory, North Carolina	$41	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

What are the highest paying Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Hickory?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $38 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$38

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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