Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$45.69/hour
The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in North Carolina is $45.69 per hour. This is 5% higher than the US average of $43.50.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$45.69/hour
North Carolina
5% higher than the US average.
$43.50/hour
United States
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 North Carolina average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $46 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 119% 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 |
How does the pay for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Delaware pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Maryland ($57) and Virginia ($53). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $46 per hour — Delaware pays 33% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $61 | $61 |
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| Virginia | $53 | $56 |
| Georgia | $50 | $53 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| District of Columbia | $42 | $45 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $37 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Bluebird Staffing pays Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($45) and Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region ($44). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $46 per hour — Bluebird Staffing pays 6% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluebird Staffing | $49 | $49 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $58 |
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $44 | $44 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $44 | $44 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $43 | $44 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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