Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC
Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary
$40.65/hour
The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Hickory, NC is $40.65 per hour. This is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of $49.05.
Last updated on August 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages
$40.65/hour
Hickory, NC
19% lower than the US average.
$49.05/hour
North Carolina
1% higher than the US average.
$48.34/hour
United States
How Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
How Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
Morganton, North Carolina
$41/hour
This is 1% higher than the Hickory average of $40.65.
Asheville, North Carolina
$51/hour
This is 21% higher than the Hickory average of $40.65.
Lebanon, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 30% lower than the Hickory average of $40.65.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, North Carolina | $51 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Post Anesthesia Care Nurse jobs in Hickory?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $48 |
Last updated on August 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) - Preoperative
- Mission Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Transylvania Regional Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Mission Hospital
- Hickory, NC
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