Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Cary, NC
Average Trauma ICU Nurse Salary
$32.58/hour
The average salary for a Trauma ICU Nurse in Cary, NC is $32.58 per hour. This is 67% lower than the North Carolina average of $54.37.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in Cary, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.58/hour
Cary, NC
39% lower than the US average.
$54.37/hour
North Carolina
17% higher than the US average.
$45.19/hour
United States
How Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
How Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
Savannah, Georgia
$42/hour
This is 22% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
Lebanon, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 4% lower than the Cary average of $32.58.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 17% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Trauma ICU Nurses?
Asheville, North Carolina pays Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Brevard, North Carolina ($41). Asheville, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Cary, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Asheville, North Carolina pays 67% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, North Carolina | $55 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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