Oncology Nurse Salary Guide: Clayton, NC
Average Oncology Nurse Salary
$32.58/hour
The average salary for an Oncology Nurse in Clayton, NC is $32.58 per hour. This is 70% lower than the North Carolina average of $55.36.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Oncology Nurse salaries in Clayton, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.58/hour
Clayton, NC
48% lower than the US average.
$55.36/hour
North Carolina
13% higher than the US average.
$48.30/hour
United States
How Oncology Nurse Salaries in Clayton Compare to Other Cities
How Oncology Nurse Salaries in Clayton Compare to Other Cities
Hendersonville, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 1% lower than the Clayton average of $32.58.
Asheville, North Carolina
$52/hour
This is 37% higher than the Clayton average of $32.58.
Washington, District of Columbia
$40/hour
This is 19% higher than the Clayton 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 ($47). For comparison, the Clayton, 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 | $47 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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