Progressive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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Average Progressive Care Nurse Salary

$40.13/hour

The average salary for a Progressive Care Nurse in Hickory, NC is $40.13 per hour. This is 17% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.86.

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Progressive Care Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$40.13/hour

Hickory, NC

26% lower than the US average.

$46.86/hour

North Carolina

8% lower than the US average.

$50.60/hour

United States

How Progressive Care Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$49/hour

This is 12% higher than the Hickory average of $42.71.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$53/hour

This is 19% higher than the Hickory average of $42.71.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 35% lower than the Hickory average of $42.71.

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

Burlington, North Carolina pays Progressive Care Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($53). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Progressive Care Nurses is $40 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 149% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina	$100	$100
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$53	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$49	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$43	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

What are the highest paying Agencies for Progressive Care Nurse jobs in Hickory?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Progressive Care Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $40. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Progressive Care Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$40

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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