Average Rehabilitation Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Rehabilitation Nurse in Waynesville, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 10% higher than the North Carolina average of $51.93.

Last updated on October 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Rehabilitation Nurse salaries in Waynesville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$58.00/hour

Waynesville, NC

13% higher than the US average.

$51.93/hour

North Carolina

3% higher than the US average.

$50.45/hour

United States

How Rehabilitation Nurse Salaries in Waynesville Compare to Other Cities

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Athens, Tennessee

$27/hour

This is 116% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Cleveland, Tennessee

$26/hour

This is 126% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 50% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Rehabilitation Nurses?

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Rehabilitation Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($53) and Hickory, North Carolina ($43). 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
Rutherfordton, North Carolina$53$58
Hickory, North Carolina$43$58
Brevard, North Carolina$41$58
What are the highest paying Agencies for Rehabilitation Nurse jobs in Waynesville?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Rehabilitation 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 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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