Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Rutherfordton, 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 70% higher than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Asheville, paying up to $58/hr, and Morganton, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$30.29/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC is $30.29 per hour. This is 65% lower than the North Carolina average of $49.89.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$30.29/hour

Rutherfordton, NC

60% lower than the US average.

$49.89/hour

North Carolina

3% higher than the US average.

$48.34/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Rutherfordton Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 41% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.

Hickory, North Carolina

$41/hour

This is 25% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.

Brevard, North Carolina

$29/hour

This is 4% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$51	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$41	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$41	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$33	$44

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$39	$49

Last updated on August 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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