Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Lexington, NC

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$33.00/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Lexington, NC is $33.00 per hour. This is 58% lower than the North Carolina average of $52.08.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Lexington, NC compared to State and National Averages

$33.00/hour

Lexington, NC

54% lower than the US average.

$52.08/hour

North Carolina

3% higher than the US average.

$50.67/hour

United States

How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 26% higher than the Lexington average of $33.00.

Mount Airy, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 9% lower than the Lexington average of $33.00.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

$30/hour

This is 9% lower than the Lexington average of $33.00.

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

Burlington, North Carolina pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($44). For comparison, the Lexington, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 203% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina	$100	$100
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$44	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Lexington?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $35 per hour. For comparison, the Lexington, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$35	$35

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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