Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC

Q: What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 47% higher than the average pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Rutherfordton, paying up to $58/hr, and Asheville, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$52.89/hour

The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Asheville, NC is $52.89 per hour. This is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of $46.64.

Last updated on July 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$52.89/hour

Asheville, NC

11% higher than the US average.

$46.64/hour

North Carolina

1% lower than the US average.

$47.32/hour

United States

How Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities

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Savannah, Georgia

$42/hour

This is 25% lower than the Asheville average of $52.89.

Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 32% lower than the Asheville average of $52.89.

Madison, Wisconsin

$62/hour

This is 15% higher than the Asheville average of $52.89.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Asheville, North Carolina	$53	$58
Hendersonville, North Carolina	$44	$44
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

What are the highest paying Agencies for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Asheville?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$52	$52

Last updated on July 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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