Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$58.00/hour
The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in North Carolina is $58.00 per hour. This is 10% higher than the US average of $52.31.
Last updated on October 1, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$58.00/hour
North Carolina
10% higher than the US average.
$52.31/hour
United States
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 North Carolina average for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Waynesville, North Carolina.
| 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 |
How does the pay for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Only Tennessee reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses is $58 per hour — Tennessee pays 31% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses is $58 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $52 | $58 |
Last updated on October 1, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU - Coronary Care
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
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