Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Highlands, NC

Q: What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Emergency Department Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 71% higher than the average pay for Emergency Department Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Rutherfordton, paying up to $58/hr, and Asheville, paying up to $58/hr.

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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 54% lower than the North Carolina average of $44.53.

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

63% lower than the US average.

$44.53/hour

North Carolina

6% lower than the US average.

$47.13/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Highlands Compare to Other Cities

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Brevard, North Carolina

$38/hour

This is 23% 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

$44/hour

This is 34% higher than the Highlands average of $29.00.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$53	$58
Hendersonville, North Carolina	$44	$44
Hickory, North Carolina	$38	$38
Morganton, North Carolina	$38	$38
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

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

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

Last updated on July 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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