Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Rutherfordton, 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 70% higher than the average pay for Emergency Department Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Asheville, paying up to $58/hr, and Raleigh, paying up to $51/hr.

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$30.29/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC is $30.29 per hour. This is 44% lower than the North Carolina average of $43.60.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$30.29/hour

Rutherfordton, NC

59% lower than the US average.

$43.60/hour

North Carolina

11% lower than the US average.

$48.28/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Rutherfordton Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 6% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.

Morganton, North Carolina

$41/hour

This is 27% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.

Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 42% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$41	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$41	$58

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$49	$49

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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