Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Charlotte, NC

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

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 42% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Concord, paying up to $58/hr, Raleigh, paying up to $50/hr, and Fayetteville, paying up to $46/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Charlotte, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is equal to the North Carolina average

Last updated on July 19, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$58.00/hour

Charlotte, NC

24% higher than the US average.

$58.00/hour

North Carolina

24% higher than the US average.

$43.92/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Charlotte Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$24/hour

This is 32% lower than the Charlotte average of $31.71.

Salem, Virginia

$42/hour

This is 25% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.

Charleston, South Carolina

$45/hour

This is 30% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Concord, North Carolina	$58	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Charlotte?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Atrium Health Charlotte	$45	$45

Last updated on July 19, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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