Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$43.00/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Hickory, NC is $43.00 per hour. This is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of $47.51.
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages
$43.00/hour
Hickory, NC
18% lower than the US average.
$47.51/hour
North Carolina
7% lower than the US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 36% lower than the Hickory average of $43.00.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$44/hour
This is 3% higher than the Hickory average of $43.00.
Monroe, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 36% lower than the Hickory average of $43.00.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
Burlington, North Carolina pays Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Asheville, North Carolina ($52). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 133% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| 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 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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