Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Highlands, NC
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$29.00/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Highlands, NC is $29.00 per hour. This is 100% lower than the North Carolina average of $58.00.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Highlands, NC compared to State and National Averages
$29.00/hour
Highlands, NC
64% lower than the US average.
$58.00/hour
North Carolina
18% higher than the US average.
$47.62/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Highlands Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Highlands Compare to Other Cities
Asheville, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 10% higher than the Highlands average of $29.00.
Atlanta, Georgia
$35/hour
This is 18% higher than the Highlands average of $29.00.
Charleston, South Carolina
$33/hour
This is 12% higher than the Highlands average of $29.00.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Kernersville, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
Last updated on May 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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