Orthopedics Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, 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 59% higher than the average pay for Orthopedics 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 Orthopedics Nurse Salary

$40.65/hour

The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Hickory, NC is $40.65 per hour. This is 25% lower than the North Carolina average of $50.85.

Last updated on August 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$40.65/hour

Hickory, NC

19% lower than the US average.

$50.85/hour

North Carolina

5% higher than the US average.

$48.34/hour

United States

How Orthopedics Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 34% lower than the Hickory average of $40.65.

Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 21% higher than the Hickory average of $40.65.

Greensboro, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 24% lower than the Hickory average of $40.65.

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
Asheville, North Carolina	$51	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$41	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$41	$58

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$43	$48

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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