Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Chapel Hill, NC
Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$32.95/hour
The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Chapel Hill, NC is $32.95 per hour. This is 76% lower than the North Carolina average of $58.00.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Chapel Hill, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.95/hour
Chapel Hill, NC
44% lower 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 Chapel Hill Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Chapel Hill Compare to Other Cities
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 4% lower than the Chapel Hill average of $32.95.
Hendersonville, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 2% lower than the Chapel Hill average of $32.95.
Asheville, North Carolina
$54/hour
This is 39% higher than the Chapel Hill average of $32.95.
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 Hickory, North Carolina ($50). For comparison, the Chapel Hill, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 76% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 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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