Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Hendersonville, NC

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$44.20/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Hendersonville, NC is $44.20 per hour. This is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of $47.05.

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$44.20/hour

Hendersonville, NC

14% lower than the US average.

$47.05/hour

North Carolina

7% lower than the US average.

$50.43/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Hendersonville Compare to Other Cities

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Brevard, North Carolina

$41/hour

This is 21% higher than the Hendersonville average of $32.28.

Asheville, North Carolina

$53/hour

This is 39% higher than the Hendersonville average of $32.28.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 7% lower than the Hendersonville average of $32.28.

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 ($53) and Morganton, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the Hendersonville, NC average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $44 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 31% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$53	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$48	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$44	$44
Hickory, North Carolina	$43	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Hendersonville, NC average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $44 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$44	$44

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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