Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Cary, NC
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$32.58/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Cary, NC is $32.58 per hour. This is 35% lower than the North Carolina average of $43.95.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Cary, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.58/hour
Cary, NC
55% lower than the US average.
$43.95/hour
North Carolina
15% lower than the US average.
$50.37/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
Greensboro, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 1% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$44/hour
This is 27% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
Wilmington, North Carolina
$29/hour
This is 11% lower than the Cary average of $32.58.
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 Cary, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 207% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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