Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina

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Average Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$51.20/hour

The average salary for a Trauma ICU Nurse in North Carolina is $51.20 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $50.62.

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$51.20/hour

North Carolina

1% higher than the US average.

$50.62/hour

United States

How does the pay for Trauma ICU Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

District of Columbia pays Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by South Carolina ($39) and Tennessee ($37). District of Columbia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $51 per hour — District of Columbia pays 10% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
District of Columbia	$46	$47
South Carolina	$39	$44
Tennessee	$37	$40
Virginia	$35	$38

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($40). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$58
CoreMedical Group Perm	$40	$44

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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