Float Nurse Salary Guide: Waynesville, 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 42% higher than the average pay for Float Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Rutherfordton, paying up to $58/hr, and Asheville, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Float Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse in Waynesville, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 22% higher than the North Carolina average of $45.29.

Last updated on August 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$58.00/hour

Waynesville, NC

19% higher than the US average.

$45.29/hour

North Carolina

3% lower than the US average.

$46.73/hour

United States

How Float Nurse Salaries in Waynesville Compare to Other Cities

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Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is equal to the Waynesville average

Morganton, North Carolina

$38/hour

This is 52% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Hickory, North Carolina

$38/hour

This is 52% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina	$100	$100
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Hendersonville, North Carolina	$44	$44
Hickory, North Carolina	$38	$38
Morganton, North Carolina	$38	$38
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$58	$58

Last updated on August 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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