Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$51.77/hour
The average salary for a Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse in North Carolina is $51.77 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $53.88.
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$51.77/hour
North Carolina
4% lower than the US average.
$53.88/hour
United States
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 North Carolina average for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses is $52 per hour — Asheville, North Carolina pays 1% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
How does the pay for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Only Virginia reports pay data for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses is $52 per hour — Virginia pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $50 | $54 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $58 |
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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