Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC

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Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$52.02/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Asheville, NC is $52.02 per hour. This is 5% lower than the North Carolina average of $54.71.

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$52.02/hour

Asheville, NC

7% higher than the US average.

$54.71/hour

North Carolina

12% higher than the US average.

$48.30/hour

United States

How Surgical ICU Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 64% lower than the Asheville average of $52.02.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 66% lower than the Asheville average of $52.02.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 33% lower than the Asheville average of $52.02.

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

Asheville, North Carolina pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($44) and Brevard, North Carolina ($41). Asheville, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour, roughly in line with Asheville, North Carolina.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$44	$44
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in Asheville?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical ICU Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$52	$52

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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