Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Morganton, NC
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$49.03/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Morganton, NC is $49.03 per hour. This is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of $48.63.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Morganton, NC compared to State and National Averages
$49.03/hour
Morganton, NC
4% lower than the US average.
$48.63/hour
North Carolina
4% lower than the US average.
$50.77/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Morganton Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Morganton Compare to Other Cities
Hickory, North Carolina
$43/hour
This is 14% lower than the Morganton average of $49.03.
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 62% lower than the Morganton average of $49.03.
Asheville, North Carolina
$52/hour
This is 5% higher than the Morganton average of $49.03.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Morganton?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Morganton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $44 | $48 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre/Post Cath Lab
- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - STICU - Surgical Trauma Intensive Care
- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics
- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Ambulatory Care
- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
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