Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Charlotte, NC
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$58.00/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Charlotte, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of $52.85.
Last updated on September 11, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Charlotte, NC compared to State and National Averages
$58.00/hour
Charlotte, NC
23% higher than the US average.
$52.85/hour
North Carolina
15% higher than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Charlotte Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Charlotte Compare to Other Cities
Hickory, North Carolina
$54/hour
This is 42% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
$56/hour
This is 43% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.
Florence, South Carolina
$39/hour
This is 18% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Rutherfordton, North Carolina pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Hickory, North Carolina ($54) and Morganton, North Carolina ($51). Rutherfordton, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Charlotte, NC average for Operating Room Nurses is $58 per hour — Rutherfordton, North Carolina pays 4% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $56 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $51 | $58 |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | $45 | $52 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina | $35 | $46 |
Last updated on September 11, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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