Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC
Average Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$52.54/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse in Asheville, NC is $52.54 per hour. This is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of $51.77.
Last updated on October 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages
$52.54/hour
Asheville, NC
4% higher than the US average.
$51.77/hour
North Carolina
2% higher than the US average.
$50.56/hour
United States
How Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities
How Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities
Charlotte, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 66% lower than the Asheville average of $52.54.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$44/hour
This is 18% lower than the Asheville average of $52.54.
Lebanon, Tennessee
$40/hour
This is 31% lower than the Asheville average of $52.54.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses?
Asheville, North Carolina pays Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($44) and Brevard, North Carolina ($42). Asheville, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour, roughly in line with Asheville, North Carolina.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Asheville?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $52 | $52 |
Last updated on October 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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