Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Waynesville, NC

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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 11% higher than the North Carolina average of $51.77.

Last updated on November 13, 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

23% higher than the US average.

$51.77/hour

North Carolina

14% higher than the US average.

$44.71/hour

United States

How Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Waynesville Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$54/hour

This is 6% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 80% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Rutherfordton, North Carolina

$56/hour

This is 4% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

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

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($56) and Asheville, North Carolina ($54). For comparison, the Waynesville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Waynesville, North Carolina.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$56	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$54	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$53	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$47	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $58 per hour. For comparison, the Waynesville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

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

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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