Orthopedics Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC

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

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Orthopedics Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 48% higher than the average pay for Orthopedics Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Rutherfordton, paying up to $58/hr, and Asheville, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary

$51.85/hour

The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Asheville, NC is $51.85 per hour. This is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of $49.58.

Last updated on August 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Orthopedics Nurse salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$51.85/hour

Asheville, NC

7% higher than the US average.

$49.58/hour

North Carolina

2% higher than the US average.

$48.38/hour

United States

How Orthopedics Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 61% lower than the Asheville average of $51.85.

Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 11% higher than the Asheville average of $51.85.

Brevard, North Carolina

$29/hour

This is 79% lower than the Asheville average of $51.85.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Orthopedics Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina	$100	$100
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$55	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$41	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$41	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Orthopedics Nurse jobs in Asheville?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$52	$52

Last updated on August 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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