Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Henderson, NC
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$30.29/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Henderson, NC is $30.29 per hour. This is 46% lower than the North Carolina average of $44.37.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Henderson, NC compared to State and National Averages
$30.29/hour
Henderson, NC
61% lower than the US average.
$44.37/hour
North Carolina
10% lower than the US average.
$48.76/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Henderson Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Henderson Compare to Other Cities
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 10% higher than the Henderson average of $30.29.
Washington, District of Columbia
$40/hour
This is 24% higher than the Henderson average of $30.29.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
$33/hour
This is 7% higher than the Henderson average of $30.29.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
Waynesville, North Carolina pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($53) and Morganton, North Carolina ($49). For comparison, the Henderson, NC average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 91% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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