Surgical ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Waynesville, 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 42% 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

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Waynesville, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 14% 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 Waynesville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$58.00/hour

Waynesville, NC

17% 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 Waynesville Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 14% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 76% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 85% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

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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