Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Highlands, NC

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$29.00/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Highlands, NC is $29.00 per hour. This is 50% lower than the North Carolina average of $43.58.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Highlands, NC compared to State and National Averages

$29.00/hour

Highlands, NC

67% lower than the US average.

$43.58/hour

North Carolina

11% lower than the US average.

$48.30/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Highlands Compare to Other Cities

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Brevard, North Carolina

$41/hour

This is 29% higher than the Highlands average of $29.00.

Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 50% higher than the Highlands average of $29.00.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 10% higher than the Highlands average of $29.00.

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 Highlands, NC average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 245% 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	$47	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$44	$44
Hickory, North Carolina	$42	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Highlands?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $29 per hour. For comparison, the Highlands, NC average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$29	$29

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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