Progressive Care Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Progressive Care Nurse Salary
$46.86/hour
The average salary for a Progressive Care Nurse in North Carolina is $46.86 per hour. This is 5% lower than the US average of $49.29.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Progressive Care Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$46.86/hour
North Carolina
5% lower than the US average.
$49.29/hour
United States
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 Asheville, North Carolina ($52). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Progressive Care Nurses is $47 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 113% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $38 | $38 |
How does the pay for Progressive Care Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Maryland pays Progressive Care Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Virginia ($50) and Kentucky ($44). Maryland also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Progressive Care Nurses is $47 per hour — Maryland pays 17% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $55 | $60 |
| Virginia | $50 | $55 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
| South Carolina | $37 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Progressive Care Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Bluebird Staffing pays Progressive Care Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($46) and CoreMedical Group Perm ($43). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Progressive Care Nurses is $47 per hour — Bluebird Staffing pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluebird Staffing | $49 | $49 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $58 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $43 | $44 |
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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$58+/hour
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- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
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$58+/hour
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