Orthopedics Nurse Salary Guide: Rutherfordton, NC

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Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary

$30.29/hour

The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC is $30.29 per hour. This is 81% lower than the North Carolina average of $54.90.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$30.29/hour

Rutherfordton, NC

49% lower than the US average.

$54.90/hour

North Carolina

18% higher than the US average.

$45.21/hour

United States

How Orthopedics Nurse Salaries in Rutherfordton Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 6% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.

Morganton, North Carolina

$48/hour

This is 37% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.

Asheville, North Carolina

$53/hour

This is 43% higher than the Rutherfordton average of $30.29.

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

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Orthopedics Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($53) and Hickory, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the Rutherfordton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 91% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$53	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$48	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$48	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Orthopedics Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Rutherfordton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 36% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$41	$52

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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