Orthopedics Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Orthopedics Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

The highest paying employer in North Carolina for Orthopedics Nurse jobs is Perm Staff Jobs, paying up to $45/hr. This is 13% lower than the average pay for Orthopedics Nurse roles in North Carolina.

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 49% 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

$50.66/hour

The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in North Carolina is $50.66 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $48.60.

Last updated on August 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Orthopedics Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$50.66/hour

North Carolina

4% higher than the US average.

$48.60/hour

United States

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	$56	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$41	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$41	$58

How does the pay for Orthopedics Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tennessee	$40	$47
South Carolina	$13	$13

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Orthopedics Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$45	$58

Last updated on August 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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