Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary
$54.37/hour
The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in North Carolina is $54.37 per hour. This is 5% higher than the US average of $51.59.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$54.37/hour
North Carolina
5% higher than the US average.
$51.59/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?
Asheville, North Carolina pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $54 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 North Carolina average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $54 per hour, roughly in line with Asheville, North Carolina.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
How does the pay for Surgical ICU Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Georgia ($46) and South Carolina ($39). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $54 per hour — Virginia pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $56 | $59 |
| Georgia | $46 | $48 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $44 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $41 |
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 $48 per hour, followed by Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region ($44) and 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 $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $58 |
| Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region | $44 | $44 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $40 | $44 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
$46-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Mission Hospital
- Rutherfordton, NC
$41-58/hour
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- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care Float
- Mission Hospital
- Hickory, NC
$38-58/hour
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