Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Rutherfordton, NC

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Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$55.59/hour

The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC is $55.59 per hour. This is 16% higher than the North Carolina average of $46.95.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$55.59/hour

Rutherfordton, NC

19% higher than the US average.

$46.95/hour

North Carolina

4% higher than the US average.

$44.87/hour

United States

How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Rutherfordton Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 10% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $55.59.

Asheville, North Carolina

$55/hour

This is 2% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $55.59.

Hickory, North Carolina

$54/hour

This is 2% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $55.59.

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

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($56) and Asheville, North Carolina ($55). For comparison, the Rutherfordton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 4% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$56	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$55	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$54	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$51	$58
Raleigh, North Carolina	$45	$52
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$44	$44
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58
Fayetteville, North Carolina	$35	$46

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. For comparison, the Rutherfordton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.

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

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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