Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Burlington, NC

Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$100.00/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Burlington, NC is $100.00 per hour. This is 42% higher than the North Carolina average of $58.00.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$100.00/hour

Burlington, NC

53% higher than the US average.

$58.00/hour

North Carolina

18% higher than the US average.

$47.37/hour

United States

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

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 215% lower than the Burlington average of $100.00.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 210% lower than the Burlington average of $100.00.

Asheville, North Carolina

$54/hour

This is 84% lower than the Burlington average of $100.00.

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

Burlington, North Carolina pays Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Asheville, North Carolina ($54). For comparison, the Burlington, NC average for Registered Nurses is $100 per hour, roughly in line with Burlington, North Carolina.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina$100$100
Waynesville, North Carolina$58$58
Asheville, North Carolina$54$58
Hickory, North Carolina$50$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina$48$58
Morganton, North Carolina$47$58
Brevard, North Carolina$41$58

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

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