Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

The highest paying employer in North Carolina for Operating Room Nurse jobs is Atrium Health Charlotte, paying up to $45/hr. This is 26% lower than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in North Carolina.

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 44% higher than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Concord, paying up to $58/hr, Shelby, paying up to $58/hr, and Monroe, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$56.49/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in North Carolina is $56.49 per hour. This is 17% higher than the US average of $47.05.

Last updated on July 15, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$56.49/hour

North Carolina

17% higher than the US average.

$47.05/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Concord, North Carolina	$58	$58

How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Virginia	$48	$57
Tennessee	$35	$46
South Carolina	$32	$47

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Atrium Health Charlotte	$45	$45
Concentra	$42	$42
Core Medical-Perm	$41	$41

Last updated on July 15, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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