Nurse Educator Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Nurse Educator Salary
$51.16/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Educator in North Carolina is $51.16 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $54.33.
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nurse Educator salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$51.16/hour
North Carolina
6% lower than the US average.
$54.33/hour
United States
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 North Carolina average for Nurse Educators is $51 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 13% 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 |
How does the pay for Nurse Educators in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Only Virginia reports pay data for Nurse Educators, averaging $53 per hour. Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Nurse Educators is $51 per hour — Virginia pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $53 | $54 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Educator jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Educators, averaging $47 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Nurse Educators is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $58 |
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator
- Mission Hospital
- Rutherfordton, NC
$39-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Mission Hospital
- Rutherfordton, NC
$39-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Mission Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator
- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
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