Float Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Float Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 62% higher than the average pay for Float Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Raleigh, paying up to $57/hr, and Fayetteville, paying up to $46/hr.

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Average Float Nurse Salary

$38.22/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse in Hickory, NC is $38.22 per hour. This is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of $42.54.

Last updated on August 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Float Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$38.22/hour

Hickory, NC

27% lower than the US average.

$42.54/hour

North Carolina

14% lower than the US average.

$48.46/hour

United States

How Float Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is equal to the Hickory average

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 1% higher than the Hickory average of $29.95.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 6% higher than the Hickory average of $29.95.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Float Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina	$100	$100

What are the highest paying Agencies for Float Nurse jobs in Hickory?

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

Last updated on August 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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