Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Raleigh, NC
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$52.12/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Raleigh, NC is $52.12 per hour. This is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of $43.95.
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Raleigh, NC compared to State and National Averages
$52.12/hour
Raleigh, NC
4% higher than the US average.
$43.95/hour
North Carolina
14% lower than the US average.
$50.24/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities
Cary, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 60% lower than the Raleigh average of $52.12.
Fayetteville, North Carolina
$35/hour
This is 51% lower than the Raleigh average of $52.12.
Greensboro, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 59% lower than the Raleigh average of $52.12.
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 Raleigh, North Carolina ($52). For comparison, the Raleigh, NC average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 92% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | $52 | $57 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina | $35 | $46 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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