Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary
$49.46/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Circulating Nurse in North Carolina is $49.46 per hour. This is 12% lower than the US average of $55.33.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Circulating Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$49.46/hour
North Carolina
12% lower than the US average.
$55.33/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Operating Room Circulating Nurses?
Burlington, North Carolina pays Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($55) and Asheville, North Carolina ($54). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 102% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $55 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $50 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | $47 | $57 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Circulating Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Only Tennessee reports pay data for Operating Room Circulating Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $42. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Tennessee pays 18% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $41 | $42 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Operating Room Circulating Nurse Career Guide
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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$41-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Mission Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$41-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
- Rutherfordton, NC
$41-58/hour
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