Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Morganton, 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, Rutherfordton, paying up to $58/hr, and Asheville, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$38.22/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Morganton, NC is $38.22 per hour. This is 20% lower than the North Carolina average of $45.68.

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

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

$38.22/hour

Morganton, NC

25% lower than the US average.

$45.68/hour

North Carolina

5% lower than the US average.

$47.78/hour

United States

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

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Hickory, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 28% lower than the Morganton average of $38.22.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$55/hour

This is 30% higher than the Morganton average of $38.22.

Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 25% higher than the Morganton average of $38.22.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$55	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$51	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$38	$38
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

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

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

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

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