Nurse Extern Salary Guide: Waynesville, NC

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

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Nurse Extern jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 42% higher than the average pay for Nurse Extern 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 Nurse Extern Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Extern in Waynesville, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 21% higher than the North Carolina average of $46.03.

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$58.00/hour

Waynesville, NC

17% higher than the US average.

$46.03/hour

North Carolina

4% lower than the US average.

$47.97/hour

United States

How Nurse Extern Salaries in Waynesville Compare to Other Cities

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Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$55/hour

This is 6% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Morganton, North Carolina

$38/hour

This is 52% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Hickory, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 94% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$55	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$51	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$38	$38
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

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

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

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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