Oncology Nurse Salary Guide: Cary, NC
Average Oncology Nurse Salary
$32.58/hour
The average salary for an Oncology Nurse in Cary, NC is $32.58 per hour. This is 52% lower than the North Carolina average of $49.67.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Oncology Nurse salaries in Cary, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.58/hour
Cary, NC
49% lower than the US average.
$49.67/hour
North Carolina
3% higher than the US average.
$48.41/hour
United States
How Oncology Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
How Oncology Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 34% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
Hickory, North Carolina
$42/hour
This is 22% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
Asheville, North Carolina
$52/hour
This is 37% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
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 Asheville, North Carolina ($52) and Morganton, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the Cary, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 78% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $38 | $38 |
Last updated on September 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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