Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Morganton, NC

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Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$50.56/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Morganton, NC is $50.56 per hour. This is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of $58.00.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$50.56/hour

Morganton, NC

10% higher than the US average.

$58.00/hour

North Carolina

22% higher than the US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

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

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Asheville, North Carolina

$54/hour

This is 7% higher than the Morganton average of $50.56.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 59% lower than the Morganton average of $50.56.

Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 13% higher than the Morganton average of $50.56.

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

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($54) and Brevard, North Carolina ($41). For comparison, the Morganton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 15% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$54	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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