Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$54.48/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Asheville, NC is $54.48 per hour. This is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of $48.53.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages
$54.48/hour
Asheville, NC
17% higher than the US average.
$48.53/hour
North Carolina
7% higher than the US average.
$45.37/hour
United States
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities
Waynesville, North Carolina
$58/hour
This is 6% higher than the Asheville average of $54.48.
Brevard, North Carolina
$41/hour
This is 32% lower than the Asheville average of $54.48.
Morganton, North Carolina
$51/hour
This is 8% lower than the Asheville average of $54.48.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
Waynesville, North Carolina pays Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($55) and Asheville, North Carolina ($54). For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $55 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $51 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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