Nurse Educator Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Nurse Educator jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 62% higher than the average pay for Nurse Educator 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 Nurse Educator Salary

$38.22/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Educator in Hickory, NC is $38.22 per hour. This is 17% lower than the North Carolina average of $44.82.

Last updated on August 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$38.22/hour

Hickory, NC

26% lower than the US average.

$44.82/hour

North Carolina

7% lower than the US average.

$48.14/hour

United States

How Nurse Educator Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$42/hour

This is 8% higher than the Hickory average of $38.22.

Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 26% higher than the Hickory average of $38.22.

Hartford, Connecticut

$47/hour

This is 18% higher than the Hickory average of $38.22.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$42	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$38	$38

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$31	$31

Last updated on August 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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