Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Shelby, NC
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$30.29/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Shelby, NC is $30.29 per hour. This is 53% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.40.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Shelby, NC compared to State and National Averages
$30.29/hour
Shelby, NC
31% lower than the US average.
$46.40/hour
North Carolina
15% higher than the US average.
$39.59/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Shelby Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Shelby Compare to Other Cities
Johnson City, Tennessee
$29/hour
This is 3% lower than the Shelby average of $30.29.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 8% higher than the Shelby average of $30.29.
Raleigh, North Carolina
$45/hour
This is 33% higher than the Shelby average of $30.29.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, North Carolina | $45 | $50 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
| Lexington, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
| Kernersville, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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