Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC

Q: What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 49% higher than the average pay for Intensive Care Unit Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Asheville, paying up to $58/hr, and Morganton, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$51.49/hour

The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Asheville, NC is $51.49 per hour. This is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of $45.51.

Last updated on August 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$51.49/hour

Asheville, NC

6% higher than the US average.

$45.51/hour

North Carolina

6% lower than the US average.

$48.34/hour

United States

How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 60% lower than the Asheville average of $51.49.

Brevard, North Carolina

$29/hour

This is 78% lower than the Asheville average of $51.49.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 70% lower than the Asheville average of $51.49.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$51	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$41	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$41	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$33	$44

Last updated on August 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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