Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Henderson, NC
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$30.29/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Henderson, NC is $30.29 per hour. This is 57% lower than the North Carolina average of $47.51.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Henderson, NC compared to State and National Averages
$30.29/hour
Henderson, NC
67% lower than the US average.
$47.51/hour
North Carolina
6% lower than the US average.
$50.46/hour
United States
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Henderson Compare to Other Cities
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Henderson Compare to Other Cities
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$44/hour
This is 32% higher than the Henderson average of $30.29.
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 39% higher than the Henderson average of $30.29.
Monroe, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 4% higher than the Henderson average of $30.29.
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 Asheville, North Carolina ($52) and Morganton, North Carolina ($49). For comparison, the Henderson, NC average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 91% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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