Orthopedics Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary
$55.27/hour
The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in North Carolina is $55.27 per hour. This is 5% higher than the US average of $52.31.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Orthopedics Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$55.27/hour
North Carolina
5% higher than the US average.
$52.31/hour
United States
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 Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($55). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Orthopedics Nurses is $55 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 81% more.
| 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 | $54 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $51 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
How does the pay for Orthopedics Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Georgia pays Orthopedics Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($41) and South Carolina ($13). Georgia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Orthopedics Nurses is $55 per hour — Georgia pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Tennessee | $41 | $48 |
| South Carolina | $13 | $13 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Orthopedics Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Orthopedics Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Orthopedics Nurses is $55 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $58 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
$46-58/hour
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