Nurse Extern Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Nurse Extern Salary
$50.25/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Extern in North Carolina is $50.25 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $52.18.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nurse Extern salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$50.25/hour
North Carolina
4% lower than the US average.
$52.18/hour
United States
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 North Carolina average for Nurse Externs is $50 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 15% 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 Employers and Agencies for Nurse Extern jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Externs, averaging $47 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Nurse Externs is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $58 |
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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Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Extern
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Extern
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Extern
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Extern
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Extern
- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
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