Nurse Educator Salary Guide: Asheville, NC

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Average Nurse Educator Salary

$54.63/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Educator in Asheville, NC is $54.63 per hour. This is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of $51.16.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Educator salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$54.63/hour

Asheville, NC

18% higher than the US average.

$51.16/hour

North Carolina

12% higher than the US average.

$44.87/hour

United States

How Nurse Educator Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 69% lower than the Asheville average of $54.63.

Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 6% higher than the Asheville average of $54.63.

Brevard, North Carolina

$41/hour

This is 33% lower than the Asheville average of $54.63.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Nurse Educators?

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Nurse Educators the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($56) and Asheville, North Carolina ($55). For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 6% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$56	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$55	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$54	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$51	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Nurse Educator jobs in Asheville?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Educators, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$48

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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