Oncology Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC

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Average Oncology Nurse Salary

$54.63/hour

The average salary for an Oncology Nurse in Asheville, NC is $54.63 per hour. This is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of $55.12.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Oncology Nurse salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$54.63/hour

Asheville, NC

18% higher than the US average.

$55.12/hour

North Carolina

19% higher than the US average.

$44.87/hour

United States

How Oncology Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 69% lower than the Asheville average of $54.63.

Brevard, North Carolina

$41/hour

This is 33% lower than the Asheville average of $54.63.

Salem, Virginia

$48/hour

This is 13% lower than the Asheville average of $54.63.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Oncology Nurses?

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Oncology Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($56) and Morganton, North Carolina ($51). For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 6% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$56	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$51	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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