Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$52.85/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in North Carolina is $52.85 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on October 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$52.85/hour
North Carolina
This is equal to the US average
$52.69/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Burlington, North Carolina pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Asheville, North Carolina ($53). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Operating Room Nurses is $53 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 89% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | $48 | $51 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina | $35 | $46 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by Maryland ($56) and Pennsylvania ($50). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Operating Room Nurses is $53 per hour — Virginia pays 21% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $64 | $71 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $54 |
| District of Columbia | $47 | $68 |
| South Carolina | $41 | $47 |
| Tennessee | $40 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($41). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Operating Room Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $58 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $41 | $41 |
Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Highlands-Cashiers Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Mission Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
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