Average Oncology Nurse Salary

$48.06/hour

The average salary for an Oncology Nurse in Morganton, NC is $48.06 per hour. This is 15% lower than the North Carolina average of $55.36.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$48.06/hour

Morganton, NC

6% higher than the US average.

$55.36/hour

North Carolina

18% higher than the US average.

$45.21/hour

United States

How Oncology Nurse Salaries in Morganton Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$53/hour

This is 9% higher than the Morganton average of $48.06.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 49% lower than the Morganton average of $48.06.

Brevard, North Carolina

$41/hour

This is 18% lower than the Morganton average of $48.06.

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 ($53) and Hickory, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the Morganton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 21% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina$58$58
Asheville, North Carolina$53$58
Hickory, North Carolina$48$58
Morganton, North Carolina$48$58
Brevard, North Carolina$41$58
What are the highest paying Agencies for Oncology Nurse jobs in Morganton?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Oncology Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Morganton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$48$48

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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