Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC
Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$42.28/hour
The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Hickory, NC is $42.28 per hour. This is 37% lower than the North Carolina average of $58.00.
Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages
$42.28/hour
Hickory, NC
8% lower than the US average.
$58.00/hour
North Carolina
21% higher than the US average.
$45.80/hour
United States
How Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
How Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
Asheville, North Carolina
$51/hour
This is 17% higher than the Hickory average of $42.28.
Waynesville, North Carolina
$58/hour
This is 27% higher than the Hickory average of $42.28.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 18% higher than the Hickory average of $42.28.
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 ($51) and Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($44). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 37% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $51 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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