Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Morganton, NC

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$38.22/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Morganton, NC is $38.22 per hour. This is 12% lower than the North Carolina average of $42.66.

Last updated on August 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$38.22/hour

Morganton, NC

33% lower than the US average.

$42.66/hour

North Carolina

19% lower than the US average.

$50.70/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Morganton Compare to Other Cities

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Hickory, North Carolina

$43/hour

This is 14% lower than the Morganton average of $49.03.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$53/hour

This is 7% higher than the Morganton average of $49.03.

Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 5% higher than the Morganton average of $49.03.

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 Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($53). For comparison, the Morganton, NC average for Emergency Department Nurses is $38 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 162% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina	$100	$100
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$53	$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
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38
Fayetteville, North Carolina	$35	$46

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. For comparison, the Morganton, NC average for Emergency Department Nurses is $38 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$38

Last updated on August 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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