Float Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC

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Average Float Nurse Salary

$42.74/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse in Asheville, NC is $42.74 per hour. This is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of $48.55.

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$42.74/hour

Asheville, NC

6% lower than the US average.

$48.55/hour

North Carolina

7% higher than the US average.

$45.21/hour

United States

How Float Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 63% lower than the Asheville average of $52.72.

Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 9% higher than the Asheville average of $52.72.

Brevard, North Carolina

$41/hour

This is 29% lower than the Asheville average of $52.72.

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

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($53) and Hickory, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Float Nurses is $43 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 36% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$53	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$48	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$48	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Float Nurses is $43 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 21% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$34	$44

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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