Intermediate Care Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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Average Intermediate Care Nurse Salary

$38.22/hour

The average salary for an Intermediate Care Nurse in Hickory, NC is $38.22 per hour. This is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of $47.00.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Intermediate Care Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$38.22/hour

Hickory, NC

33% lower than the US average.

$47.00/hour

North Carolina

8% lower than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

How Intermediate Care Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$48/hour

This is 9% higher than the Hickory average of $43.96.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 45% lower than the Hickory average of $43.96.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 39% lower than the Hickory average of $43.96.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Intermediate Care Nurses?

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Intermediate Care Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($55) and Morganton, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Intermediate Care Nurses is $38 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 52% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$55	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$48	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$44	$44
Hickory, North Carolina	$44	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$42	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Intermediate Care Nurse jobs in Hickory?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Intermediate Care Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Intermediate Care Nurses is $38 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$39	$48

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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