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 42% 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, Raleigh, paying up to $57/hr, and Fayetteville, paying up to $46/hr.

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Average Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 25% higher than the North Carolina average of $43.59.

Last updated on August 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$58.00/hour

Rutherfordton, NC

16% higher than the US average.

$43.59/hour

North Carolina

11% lower than the US average.

$48.46/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 6% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.

Morganton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 1% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.

Asheville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 6% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina	$100	$100
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$33	$44
Lexington, North Carolina	$33	$44

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$58	$58

Last updated on August 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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