Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 62% higher than the average pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Asheville, paying up to $58/hr, and Raleigh, paying up to $51/hr.

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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 18% lower than the North Carolina average of $45.27.

Last updated on August 16, 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

26% lower than the US average.

$45.27/hour

North Carolina

7% lower than the US average.

$48.32/hour

United States

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

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Morganton, North Carolina

$41/hour

This is equal to the Hickory average

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 37% lower than the Hickory average of $41.36.

Fort Mill, South Carolina

$28/hour

This is 48% lower than the Hickory average of $41.36.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina	$100	$100
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Raleigh, North Carolina	$48	$51
Morganton, North Carolina	$41	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$41	$58

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$38

Last updated on August 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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