Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$37.51/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Brevard, NC is $37.51 per hour. This is 24% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.50.

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Brevard, NC compared to State and National Averages

$37.51/hour

Brevard, NC

26% lower than the US average.

$46.50/hour

North Carolina

2% lower than the US average.

$47.37/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Brevard Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 26% lower than the Brevard average of $40.76.

Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 30% higher than the Brevard average of $40.76.

Asheville, North Carolina

$54/hour

This is 25% higher than the Brevard average of $40.76.

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

Burlington, North Carolina pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Asheville, North Carolina ($54). For comparison, the Brevard, NC average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $38 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 167% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina$100$100
Waynesville, North Carolina$58$58
Asheville, North Carolina$54$58
Hickory, North Carolina$50$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina$48$58
Morganton, North Carolina$47$58
Raleigh, North Carolina$45$52
Brevard, North Carolina$41$58
What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Brevard?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Brevard, NC average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $38 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$38$48

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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