Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Cary, NC
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$32.58/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Cary, NC is $32.58 per hour. This is 53% lower than the North Carolina average of $49.70.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Cary, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.58/hour
Cary, NC
42% lower than the US average.
$49.70/hour
North Carolina
7% higher than the US average.
$46.42/hour
United States
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
Florence, South Carolina
$30/hour
This is 8% lower than the Cary average of $32.58.
Fort Mill, South Carolina
$28/hour
This is 17% lower than the Cary average of $32.58.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$32/hour
This is 3% lower than the Cary average of $32.58.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
Last updated on April 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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