Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC
Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary
$54.63/hour
The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Asheville, NC is $54.63 per hour. This is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of $51.75.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages
$54.63/hour
Asheville, NC
18% higher than the US average.
$51.75/hour
North Carolina
13% higher than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
How Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities
How Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 40% lower than the Asheville average of $54.63.
Franklin, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 39% lower than the Asheville average of $54.63.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 6% lower than the Asheville average of $54.63.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses?
Only Brevard, North Carolina reports pay data for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Brevard, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $55 per hour — Brevard, North Carolina pays 25% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on November 12, 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) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
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