Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary Guide: Raleigh, NC
Average Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary
$48.17/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Circulating Nurse in Raleigh, NC is $48.17 per hour. This is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of $48.60.
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Circulating Nurse salaries in Raleigh, NC compared to State and National Averages
$48.17/hour
Raleigh, NC
4% higher than the US average.
$48.60/hour
North Carolina
5% higher than the US average.
$46.03/hour
United States
How Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities
Cary, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 48% lower than the Raleigh average of $48.17.
Fayetteville, North Carolina
$35/hour
This is 40% lower than the Raleigh average of $48.17.
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 52% lower than the Raleigh average of $48.17.
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 Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($54). For comparison, the Raleigh, NC average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 108% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $51 | $58 |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | $48 | $57 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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