Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Rutherfordton, NC
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,270/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC is $2,270 per week. This is 10% higher than the North Carolina average of $2,046.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Rutherfordton, NC compared to State and National Averages
$2,270/week
Rutherfordton, NC
This is equal to the US average
$2,046/week
North Carolina
11% lower than the US average.
$2,262/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Rutherfordton Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Rutherfordton Compare to Other Cities
Shelby, North Carolina
$2,078/week
This is 5% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $1,972.
Asheville, North Carolina
$2,100/week
This is 6% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $1,972.
Hickory, North Carolina
$1,993/week
This is 1% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $1,972.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Mooresville, North Carolina pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,779 per week, followed by Matthews, North Carolina ($2,646) and Waynesville, North Carolina ($2,380). Wilmington, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,268. For comparison, the Rutherfordton, NC average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,270 per week — Mooresville, North Carolina pays 22% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mooresville, North Carolina | $2,779 | $2,779 |
| Matthews, North Carolina | $2,646 | $2,801 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| Greenville, North Carolina | $2,278 | $3,217 |
| Washington, North Carolina | $2,268 | $2,268 |
| Wilmington, North Carolina | $2,249 | $3,268 |
| Goldsboro, North Carolina | $2,188 | $2,751 |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina | $2,158 | $2,778 |
| Chapel Hill, North Carolina | $2,148 | $2,406 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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