Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,793/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,793 per week. This is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,992.
Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on 378 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages
$1,793/week
Hickory, NC
24% lower than the US average.
$1,992/week
North Carolina
11% lower than the US average.
$2,216/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
Shelby, North Carolina
$2,009/week
This is 3% higher than the Hickory average of $1,957.
Charlotte, North Carolina
$2,120/week
This is 8% higher than the Hickory average of $1,957.
Concord, North Carolina
$2,025/week
This is 3% higher than the Hickory average of $1,957.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Goldsboro, North Carolina pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,381 per week, followed by Greenville, North Carolina ($2,208) and Matthews, North Carolina ($2,190). Wilmington, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,114. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,793 per week — Goldsboro, North Carolina pays 33% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro, North Carolina | $2,381 | $3,000 |
| Greenville, North Carolina | $2,208 | $3,076 |
| Matthews, North Carolina | $2,190 | $2,780 |
| Durham, North Carolina | $2,114 | $2,208 |
| Wilmington, North Carolina | $2,065 | $3,114 |
| Hendersonville, North Carolina | $2,051 | $2,257 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Hickory?
Vibra Travels pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,122 per week, followed by LifePoint ($2,014) and LeaderStat ($2,010). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,793 per week — Vibra Travels pays 18% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Vibra Travels | $2,122 | $2,122 |
| LifePoint | $2,014 | $2,014 |
| LeaderStat | $2,010 | $2,010 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $1,994 | $1,994 |
| Catalytic Solutions | $1,959 | $1,959 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $1,958 | $1,958 |
| The Judge Group | $1,951 | $1,951 |
| THP Healthcare Staffing | $1,949 | $1,949 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $1,943 | $1,943 |
| Voca Healthcare | $1,942 | $1,942 |
Last updated on October 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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