Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Henderson, NC
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$30.29/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Henderson, NC is $30.29 per hour. This is 55% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.87.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Henderson, NC compared to State and National Averages
$30.29/hour
Henderson, NC
48% lower than the US average.
$46.87/hour
North Carolina
5% higher than the US average.
$44.71/hour
United States
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Henderson Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Henderson Compare to Other Cities
Richmond, Virginia
$44/hour
This is 31% higher than the Henderson average of $30.29.
Salem, Virginia
$48/hour
This is 38% higher than the Henderson average of $30.29.
Hickory, North Carolina
$53/hour
This is 43% higher than the Henderson average of $30.29.
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 Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($56). For comparison, the Henderson, NC average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 230% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $56 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | $45 | $52 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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