Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Raleigh, 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 51% 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, Rutherfordton, paying up to $58/hr, and Asheville, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$48.87/hour

The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Raleigh, NC is $48.87 per hour. This is 7% higher than the North Carolina average of $45.41.

Last updated on July 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$48.87/hour

Raleigh, NC

3% higher than the US average.

$45.41/hour

North Carolina

4% lower than the US average.

$47.35/hour

United States

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

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 48% lower than the Raleigh average of $48.87.

Wilmington, North Carolina

$29/hour

This is 66% lower than the Raleigh average of $48.87.

Hickory, North Carolina

$38/hour

This is 28% lower than the Raleigh average of $48.87.

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
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$53	$58
Hendersonville, North Carolina	$44	$44
Hickory, North Carolina	$38	$38
Morganton, North Carolina	$38	$38
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

Last updated on July 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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