Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Waynesville, NC

Q: What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses?

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 42% higher than the average pay for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care 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 Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse in Waynesville, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 20% higher than the North Carolina average of $46.16.

Last updated on July 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Waynesville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$58.00/hour

Waynesville, NC

17% higher than the US average.

$46.16/hour

North Carolina

4% lower than the US average.

$48.04/hour

United States

How Surgical Trauma Intensive Care 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 Trauma Intensive Care Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$51	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$33	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Waynesville?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$58	$58

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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