Average Registered Nurse Salary

$53.46/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC is $53.46 per hour. This is 10% higher than the North Carolina average of $48.05.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Rutherfordton, NC compared to State and National Averages

$53.46/hour

Rutherfordton, NC

8% higher than the US average.

$48.05/hour

North Carolina

2% lower than the US average.

$48.98/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Rutherfordton Compare to Other Cities

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Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 66% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $53.46.

Morganton, North Carolina

$49/hour

This is 10% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $53.46.

Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 6% lower than the Rutherfordton average of $53.46.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Rutherfordton?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Rutherfordton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$51$58

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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