Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Cary, NC
Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary
$32.58/hour
The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Cary, NC is $32.58 per hour. This is 68% lower than the North Carolina average of $54.73.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Cary, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.58/hour
Cary, NC
39% lower than the US average.
$54.73/hour
North Carolina
17% higher than the US average.
$45.21/hour
United States
How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
Asheville, North Carolina
$53/hour
This is 38% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
Charleston, South Carolina
$44/hour
This is 26% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
Washington, District of Columbia
$40/hour
This is 19% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?
Asheville, North Carolina pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Brevard, North Carolina ($41). Asheville, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Cary, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Asheville, North Carolina pays 62% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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