Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary
$51.75/hour
The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in North Carolina is $51.75 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $53.17.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$51.75/hour
North Carolina
3% lower than the US average.
$53.17/hour
United States
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 North Carolina average for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $52 per hour — Brevard, North Carolina pays 21% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
How does the pay for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Georgia ($48) and Tennessee ($40). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $52 per hour — Virginia pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $56 | $62 |
| Georgia | $48 | $53 |
| Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Post Anesthesia Care Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $58 |
Last updated on October 6, 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
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
$46-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Transylvania Regional Hospital
- Brevard, NC
$38-58/hour
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