Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Morganton, NC

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Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$48.97/hour

The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Morganton, NC is $48.97 per hour. This is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of $46.94.

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Morganton, NC compared to State and National Averages

$48.97/hour

Morganton, NC

4% lower than the US average.

$46.94/hour

North Carolina

8% lower than the US average.

$50.84/hour

United States

How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Morganton Compare to Other Cities

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Hickory, North Carolina

$43/hour

This is 14% lower than the Morganton average of $48.97.

Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 6% higher than the Morganton average of $48.97.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 52% lower than the Morganton average of $48.97.

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 Morganton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 104% 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 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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