Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Highlands, NC
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$29.00/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Highlands, NC is $29.00 per hour. This is 59% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.07.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Highlands, NC compared to State and National Averages
$29.00/hour
Highlands, NC
67% lower than the US average.
$46.07/hour
North Carolina
5% lower than the US average.
$48.49/hour
United States
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Highlands Compare to Other Cities
How Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Highlands Compare to Other Cities
Hickory, North Carolina
$43/hour
This is 32% higher than the Highlands average of $29.00.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 26% higher than the Highlands average of $29.00.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 14% higher than the Highlands average of $29.00.
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 ($51). For comparison, the Highlands, NC average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 245% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $51 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $38 | $38 |
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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