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

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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.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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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