Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Morganton, NC

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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 21% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.32.

Last updated on August 18, 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

32% lower than the US average.

$46.32/hour

North Carolina

9% lower than the US average.

$50.45/hour

United States

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

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Hickory, North Carolina

$43/hour

This is 13% lower than the Morganton average of $48.17.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$53/hour

This is 10% higher than the Morganton average of $48.17.

Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 8% higher than the Morganton average of $48.17.

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 Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($53). For comparison, the Morganton, 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
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$53	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$48	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$43	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $39. For comparison, the Morganton, NC average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $38 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$39

Last updated on August 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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