Oncology Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Oncology Nurse Salary
$49.37/hour
The average salary for an Oncology Nurse in North Carolina is $49.37 per hour. This is 5% lower than the US average of $51.87.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Oncology Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$49.37/hour
North Carolina
5% lower than the US average.
$51.87/hour
United States
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 ($49). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Oncology Nurses is $49 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 17% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
How does the pay for Oncology Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Tennessee pays Oncology Nurses the most, averaging $39 per hour, followed by South Carolina ($38) and District of Columbia ($32). District of Columbia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Oncology Nurses is $49 per hour — Tennessee pays 22% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $38 | $42 |
| District of Columbia | $32 | $47 |
| Virginia | $31 | $32 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Oncology Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Bluebird Staffing pays Oncology Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($48) and CoreMedical Group Perm ($45). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Oncology Nurses is $49 per hour — Bluebird Staffing pays 17% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluebird Staffing | $58 | $58 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $48 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $45 | $48 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Supervisor Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology
- Bluebird Staffing
- Raleigh, NC
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$43-73/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology / Oncology
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology / Oncology
- Mission Hospital
- Rutherfordton, NC
$39-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology / Oncology
- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Hematology / Oncology
- Mission Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
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