Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Durham, NC
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$32.95/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Durham, NC is $32.95 per hour. This is 43% lower than the North Carolina average of $47.25.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Durham, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.95/hour
Durham, NC
53% lower than the US average.
$47.25/hour
North Carolina
7% lower than the US average.
$50.37/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
Raleigh, North Carolina
$52/hour
This is 37% higher than the Durham average of $32.95.
Hickory, North Carolina
$43/hour
This is 23% higher than the Durham average of $32.95.
Morganton, North Carolina
$49/hour
This is 33% higher than the Durham average of $32.95.
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 Raleigh, North Carolina ($52). For comparison, the Durham, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 203% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | $52 | $57 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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