Float Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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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 21% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.37.

Last updated on October 13, 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

33% lower than the US average.

$46.37/hour

North Carolina

10% lower than the US average.

$50.84/hour

United States

How Float Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$49/hour

This is 12% higher than the Hickory average of $42.95.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$53/hour

This is 19% higher than the Hickory average of $42.95.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 35% lower than the Hickory average of $42.95.

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

Burlington, North Carolina pays Float Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($53). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Float Nurses is $38 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 162% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina	$100	$100
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$53	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$49	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$44	$44
Hickory, North Carolina	$43	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Float Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Float Nurses is $38 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

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

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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