Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Morganton, NC

Q: What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Operating Room Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 61% higher than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Raleigh, paying up to $57/hr, and Morganton, paying up to $40/hr.

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$39.37/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Morganton, NC is $39.37 per hour. This is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of $47.80.

Last updated on September 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Morganton, NC compared to State and National Averages

$39.37/hour

Morganton, NC

23% lower than the US average.

$47.80/hour

North Carolina

1% lower than the US average.

$48.46/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Morganton Compare to Other Cities

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Hickory, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 31% lower than the Morganton average of $39.37.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 30% lower than the Morganton average of $39.37.

Asheville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 22% lower than the Morganton average of $39.37.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$39	$40

What are the highest paying Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Morganton?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$39	$39

Last updated on September 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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