Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Charlotte, NC

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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 20% higher than the North Carolina average of $46.51.

Last updated on October 10, 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

21% higher than the US average.

$46.51/hour

North Carolina

1% higher than the US average.

$45.99/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Charlotte Compare to Other Cities

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Hickory, North Carolina

$50/hour

This is 36% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.

Morganton, North Carolina

$47/hour

This is 33% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 5% lower than the Charlotte average of $31.71.

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

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($54) and Hickory, North Carolina ($50). For comparison, the Charlotte, NC average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Waynesville, North Carolina.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$54	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$50	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$47	$58
Raleigh, North Carolina	$45	$52
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

Last updated on October 10, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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