Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC

Q: What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 48% higher than the average pay for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Rutherfordton, paying up to $58/hr, and Asheville, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$52.45/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Asheville, NC is $52.45 per hour. This is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of $58.00.

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$52.45/hour

Asheville, NC

8% higher than the US average.

$58.00/hour

North Carolina

17% higher than the US average.

$48.16/hour

United States

How Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 59% lower than the Asheville average of $52.45.

Augusta, Georgia

$47/hour

This is 11% lower than the Asheville average of $52.45.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 68% lower than the Asheville average of $52.45.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$56	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$42	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs in Asheville?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$52	$52

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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