Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$48.50/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Asheville, NC is $48.50 per hour. This is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of $43.95.
Last updated on May 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages
$48.50/hour
Asheville, NC
5% lower than the US average.
$43.95/hour
North Carolina
15% lower than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities
Hendersonville, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 61% lower than the Asheville average of $51.90.
Waynesville, North Carolina
$58/hour
This is 11% higher than the Asheville average of $51.90.
Brevard, North Carolina
$29/hour
This is 79% lower than the Asheville average of $51.90.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Burlington, North Carolina pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Asheville, North Carolina ($52). For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Emergency Department Nurses is $48 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 106% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | $51 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina | $35 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Asheville?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Emergency Department Nurses is $48 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $52 |
Last updated on May 9, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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