Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Raleigh, NC

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Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$45.85/hour

The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Raleigh, NC is $45.85 per hour. This is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.16.

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$45.85/hour

Raleigh, NC

5% lower than the US average.

$46.16/hour

North Carolina

5% lower than the US average.

$48.30/hour

United States

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

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Greensboro, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 40% lower than the Raleigh average of $45.85.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 3% lower than the Raleigh average of $45.85.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 45% lower than the Raleigh average of $45.85.

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

Burlington, North Carolina pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Asheville, North Carolina ($52). For comparison, the Raleigh, NC average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 118% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina	$100	$100
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$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 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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