Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary
$49.70/hour
The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in North Carolina is $49.70 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $48.38.
Last updated on May 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$49.70/hour
North Carolina
3% higher than the US average.
$48.38/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?
Only Winston-Salem, North Carolina reports pay data for Surgical ICU Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $50 per hour — Winston-Salem, North Carolina pays 11% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
How does the pay for Surgical ICU Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
District of Columbia pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($39) and South Carolina ($39). District of Columbia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $50 per hour — District of Columbia pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $46 | $47 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $43 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $44 |
| Virginia | $36 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($40). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $58 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $40 | $44 |
Last updated on May 9, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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