Rehabilitation Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Rehabilitation Nurse Salary
$51.68/hour
The average salary for a Rehabilitation Nurse in North Carolina is $51.68 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $51.25.
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Rehabilitation Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$51.68/hour
North Carolina
1% higher than the US average.
$51.25/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Rehabilitation Nurses?
Burlington, North Carolina pays Rehabilitation Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($44). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Rehabilitation Nurses is $52 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 94% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
How does the pay for Rehabilitation Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
New Jersey pays Rehabilitation Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Maryland ($57) and Virginia ($53). New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Rehabilitation Nurses is $52 per hour — New Jersey pays 12% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $58 | $61 |
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| Virginia | $53 | $54 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| Delaware | $49 | $50 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| South Carolina | $43 | $46 |
| West Virginia | $40 | $41 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Rehabilitation Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Rehabilitation Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Rehabilitation Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $44 | $58 |
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Rock Hill
- Charlotte, NC
$58+/hour
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- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Mill
- Charlotte, NC
$58+/hour
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- CarePartners
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- CarePartners
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
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- CarePartners Rehabilitation Hospital
- Asheville, NC
$46-58/hour
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