Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$38.22/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Hickory, NC is $38.22 per hour. This is 20% lower than the North Carolina average of $45.69.

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$38.22/hour

Hickory, NC

20% lower than the US average.

$45.69/hour

North Carolina

1% lower than the US average.

$45.99/hour

United States

How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$47/hour

This is 5% lower than the Hickory average of $49.84.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 65% lower than the Hickory average of $49.84.

Fort Mill, South Carolina

$32/hour

This is 53% lower than the Hickory average of $49.84.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Burlington, North Carolina pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Asheville, North Carolina ($54). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $38 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 162% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina	$100	$100
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$54	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$50	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$47	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Hickory?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $38 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$40	$48

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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