Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Waynesville, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of $51.75.

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in Waynesville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$58.00/hour

Waynesville, NC

13% higher than the US average.

$51.75/hour

North Carolina

3% higher than the US average.

$50.33/hour

United States

How Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salaries in Waynesville Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$53/hour

This is 10% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$40/hour

This is 45% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 49% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses?

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($53) and Brevard, North Carolina ($41). For comparison, the Waynesville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Waynesville, North Carolina.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina$58$58
Asheville, North Carolina$53$58
Brevard, North Carolina$41$58
What are the highest paying Agencies for Post Anesthesia Care Nurse jobs in Waynesville?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses, averaging $58 per hour. For comparison, the Waynesville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$58$58

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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