Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

Q: What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 62% higher than the average pay for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Asheville, paying up to $58/hr, and Raleigh, paying up to $52/hr.

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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 22% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.48.

Last updated on August 4, 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

25% lower than the US average.

$46.48/hour

North Carolina

3% lower than the US average.

$47.79/hour

United States

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

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Morganton, North Carolina

$42/hour

This is 28% higher than the Hickory average of $29.95.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 1% higher than the Hickory average of $29.95.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 6% higher than the Hickory average of $29.95.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$55	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$42	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$33	$44

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

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

Last updated on August 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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