Average Telemetry Nurse Salary

$48.03/hour

The average salary for a Telemetry Nurse in North Carolina is $48.03 per hour. This is 7% lower than the US average of $51.54.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Telemetry Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$48.03/hour

North Carolina

7% lower than the US average.

$51.54/hour

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Telemetry Nurses?

Burlington, North Carolina pays Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Waynesville, North Carolina ($58) and Rutherfordton, North Carolina ($55). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Telemetry Nurses is $48 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 108% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina$100$100
Waynesville, North Carolina$58$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina$55$58
Asheville, North Carolina$54$58
Hickory, North Carolina$52$58
Morganton, North Carolina$51$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$44$44
Brevard, North Carolina$41$58
How does the pay for Telemetry Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

Pennsylvania pays Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Georgia ($47) and South Carolina ($39). Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Telemetry Nurses is $48 per hour — Pennsylvania pays 4% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Pennsylvania$50$50
Georgia$47$48
South Carolina$39$44
Alabama$36$40
Tennessee$36$40
Virginia$31$34
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Telemetry Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($45) and Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region ($44). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Telemetry Nurses is $48 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$45$58
CoreMedical Group Perm$45$48
Prolink Direct Placement/RPO Region$44$44

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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