Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Durham, NC
Average Trauma ICU Nurse Salary
$32.95/hour
The average salary for a Trauma ICU Nurse in Durham, NC is $32.95 per hour. This is 65% lower than the North Carolina average of $54.37.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in Durham, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.95/hour
Durham, NC
37% lower than the US average.
$54.37/hour
North Carolina
17% higher than the US average.
$45.24/hour
United States
How Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
How Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
Savannah, Georgia
$42/hour
This is 21% higher than the Durham average of $32.95.
Lebanon, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 5% lower than the Durham average of $32.95.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 16% higher than the Durham average of $32.95.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Trauma ICU Nurses?
Asheville, North Carolina pays Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $54 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 Durham, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Asheville, North Carolina pays 65% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, North Carolina | $54 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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