Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$42.99/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Hickory, NC is $42.99 per hour. This is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of $49.10.
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages
$42.99/hour
Hickory, NC
18% lower than the US average.
$49.10/hour
North Carolina
3% lower than the US average.
$50.78/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
Morganton, North Carolina
$49/hour
This is 12% higher than the Hickory average of $42.99.
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
$54/hour
This is 21% higher than the Hickory average of $42.99.
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 36% lower than the Hickory average of $42.99.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Hickory?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $48 |
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Mission Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Trauma ER - Emergency Room
- Mission Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Mission Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics
- Mission Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Care
- Mission Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
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