Nurse Educator Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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Average Nurse Educator Salary

$47.54/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Educator in Hickory, NC is $47.54 per hour. This is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of $51.16.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$47.54/hour

Hickory, NC

4% higher than the US average.

$51.16/hour

North Carolina

11% higher than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Nurse Educator Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$48/hour

This is equal to the Hickory average

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$53/hour

This is 11% higher than the Hickory average of $47.54.

Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 7% higher than the Hickory average of $47.54.

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 ($53) and Asheville, North Carolina ($51). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 22% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$53	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$51	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$48	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$48	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Educators, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.

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

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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