Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Rutherfordton, NC

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Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$55.72/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC is $55.72 per hour. This is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of $58.00.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$55.72/hour

Rutherfordton, NC

20% higher than the US average.

$58.00/hour

North Carolina

23% higher than the US average.

$44.71/hour

United States

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

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 73% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $55.72.

Morganton, North Carolina

$47/hour

This is 18% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $55.72.

Asheville, North Carolina

$54/hour

This is 2% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $55.72.

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 Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($56) and Asheville, North Carolina ($54). For comparison, the Rutherfordton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 4% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$56	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$54	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$53	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$47	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. For comparison, the Rutherfordton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$51	$51

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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