Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Waynesville, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is equal to the North Carolina average

Last updated on October 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$58.00/hour

Waynesville, NC

20% higher than the US average.

$58.00/hour

North Carolina

20% higher than the US average.

$46.12/hour

United States

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

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Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 12% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 83% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 85% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

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 ($52) and Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($44). For comparison, the Waynesville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Waynesville, North Carolina.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina$58$58
Asheville, North Carolina$52$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$44$44
Brevard, North Carolina$41$58
What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs in Waynesville?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $58 per hour. For comparison, the Waynesville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$58$58

Last updated on October 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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