Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Lexington, NC
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$33.00/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Lexington, NC is $33.00 per hour. This is 40% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.18.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Lexington, NC compared to State and National Averages
$33.00/hour
Lexington, NC
45% lower than the US average.
$46.18/hour
North Carolina
3% lower than the US average.
$47.70/hour
United States
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$44/hour
This is 26% higher than the Lexington average of $33.00.
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 4% lower than the Lexington average of $33.00.
Hickory, North Carolina
$42/hour
This is 22% higher than the Lexington average of $33.00.
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 Lexington, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 76% 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 | $42 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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