Average Progressive Care Nurse Salary

$39.34/hour

The average salary for a Progressive Care Nurse in Hickory, NC is $39.34 per hour. This is 19% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.71.

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$39.34/hour

Hickory, NC

17% lower than the US average.

$46.71/hour

North Carolina

1% higher than the US average.

$46.17/hour

United States

How Progressive Care Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$47/hour

This is 10% higher than the Hickory average of $42.45.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$54/hour

This is 21% higher than the Hickory average of $42.45.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 34% lower than the Hickory average of $42.45.

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

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Progressive Care Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($54) and Asheville, North Carolina ($51). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Progressive Care Nurses is $39 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 47% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina$58$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina$54$58
Asheville, North Carolina$51$58
Morganton, North Carolina$47$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$44$44
Hickory, North Carolina$42$58
Brevard, North Carolina$41$58
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 $39. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Progressive Care Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$38$39

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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