Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC

Q: What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 49% higher than the average pay for Surgical ICU Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Rutherfordton, paying up to $58/hr, and Asheville, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$50.85/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Asheville, NC is $50.85 per hour. This is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of $49.70.

Last updated on July 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$50.85/hour

Asheville, NC

6% higher than the US average.

$49.70/hour

North Carolina

3% higher than the US average.

$48.04/hour

United States

How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities

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Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 12% higher than the Asheville average of $50.85.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 54% lower than the Asheville average of $50.85.

Florence, South Carolina

$39/hour

This is 31% lower than the Asheville average of $50.85.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$51	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$33	$44

Last updated on July 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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