Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Rutherfordton, NC

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 20% higher than the North Carolina average of $46.50.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$58.00/hour

Rutherfordton, NC

16% higher than the US average.

$46.50/hour

North Carolina

5% lower than the US average.

$48.85/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Rutherfordton Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 6% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.

Morganton, North Carolina

$49/hour

This is 38% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.

Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 40% higher than the Rutherfordton 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 Asheville, North Carolina ($51). For comparison, the Rutherfordton, NC average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $58 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 72% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina	$100	$100
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$51	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$49	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$42	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $58 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Rutherfordton, NC average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$58	$58

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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