Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Lexington, NC
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$33.00/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Lexington, NC is $33.00 per hour. This is 43% lower than the North Carolina average of $47.21.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Lexington, NC compared to State and National Averages
$33.00/hour
Lexington, NC
48% lower than the US average.
$47.21/hour
North Carolina
4% lower than the US average.
$48.91/hour
United States
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
Washington, District of Columbia
$40/hour
This is 18% higher than the Lexington average of $33.00.
Macon, Georgia
$32/hour
This is 2% lower than the Lexington average of $33.00.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 15% higher than the Lexington average of $33.00.
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 Morganton, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the Lexington, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 76% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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