Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$46.57/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in North Carolina is $46.57 per hour. This is 7% lower than the US average of $49.96.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$46.57/hour
North Carolina
7% lower than the US average.
$49.96/hour
United States
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 North Carolina average for Intensive Care Unit Nurses is $47 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 115% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $38 | $38 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse Career Guide
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Go to the guideTop Intensive Care Unit Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - STICU - Surgical Trauma Intensive Care
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - STICU - Surgical Trauma Intensive Care
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
$46-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
$46-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - STICU - Surgical Trauma Intensive Care
- Mission Hospital
- Rutherfordton, NC
$39-58/hour
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