Nurse Extern Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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Average Nurse Extern Salary

$42.45/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Extern in Hickory, NC is $42.45 per hour. This is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of $50.25.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Extern salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$42.45/hour

Hickory, NC

15% lower than the US average.

$50.25/hour

North Carolina

3% higher than the US average.

$48.85/hour

United States

How Nurse Extern Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$49/hour

This is 13% higher than the Hickory average of $42.45.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 40% lower than the Hickory average of $42.45.

Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 16% higher than the Hickory average of $42.45.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Nurse Externs?

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Nurse Externs the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($51) and Morganton, North Carolina ($49). 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
Morganton, North Carolina	$49	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$42	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

What are the highest paying Agencies for Nurse Extern jobs in Hickory?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Externs, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$48

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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