Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Waynesville, NC

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Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Waynesville, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of $47.51.

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$58.00/hour

Waynesville, NC

17% higher than the US average.

$47.51/hour

North Carolina

2% lower than the US average.

$48.30/hour

United States

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

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Chattanooga, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 49% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 31% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Macon, Georgia

$32/hour

This is 80% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

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 Waynesville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 72% 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	$48	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$44	$44
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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