Orthopedics Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary

$42.37/hour

The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Hickory, NC is $42.37 per hour. This is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of $50.19.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$42.37/hour

Hickory, NC

15% lower than the US average.

$50.19/hour

North Carolina

3% higher than the US average.

$48.91/hour

United States

How Orthopedics Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Greensboro, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 29% lower than the Hickory average of $42.37.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 9% lower than the Hickory average of $42.37.

Bowling Green, Kentucky

$39/hour

This is 10% lower than the Hickory average of $42.37.

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

Burlington, North Carolina pays Orthopedics Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Morganton, North Carolina ($48) and Hickory, North Carolina ($42). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 136% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina$100$100
Morganton, North Carolina$48$58
Hickory, North Carolina$42$58
What are the highest paying Agencies for Orthopedics Nurse jobs in Hickory?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Orthopedics Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $42 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 14% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$48$48

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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