Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$41.55/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Hickory, NC is $41.55 per hour. This is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of $47.06.

Last updated on August 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$41.55/hour

Hickory, NC

16% lower than the US average.

$47.06/hour

North Carolina

2% lower than the US average.

$48.11/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 31% lower than the Hickory average of $41.55.

Fort Mill, South Carolina

$32/hour

This is 29% lower than the Hickory average of $41.55.

Matthews, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 31% lower than the Hickory average of $41.55.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Hickory?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$40$49

Last updated on August 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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