Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Rutherfordton, 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 45% 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

$54.66/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC is $54.66 per hour. This is 16% higher 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 Rutherfordton, NC compared to State and National Averages

$54.66/hour

Rutherfordton, NC

13% higher 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 Rutherfordton Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 69% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $54.66.

Morganton, North Carolina

$38/hour

This is 43% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $54.66.

Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 8% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $54.66.

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 Rutherfordton?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$39	$49

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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