Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Raleigh, NC
Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$48.77/hour
The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Raleigh, NC is $48.77 per hour. This is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of $44.85.
Last updated on August 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Raleigh, NC compared to State and National Averages
$48.77/hour
Raleigh, NC
1% higher than the US average.
$44.85/hour
North Carolina
8% lower than the US average.
$48.27/hour
United States
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities
How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 48% lower than the Raleigh average of $48.77.
Salem, Virginia
$48/hour
This is 2% lower than the Raleigh average of $48.77.
Florence, South Carolina
$39/hour
This is 26% lower than the Raleigh average of $48.77.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $56 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on August 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Raleigh, NC
- 3x12 hrs
$34-54/hour
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