Trauma Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC

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Average Trauma Nurse Salary

$52.02/hour

The average salary for a Trauma Nurse in Asheville, NC is $52.02 per hour. This is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of $55.14.

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Trauma Nurse salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$52.02/hour

Asheville, NC

7% higher than the US average.

$55.14/hour

North Carolina

12% higher than the US average.

$48.30/hour

United States

How Trauma Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 55% lower than the Asheville average of $52.02.

Lebanon, Tennessee

$31/hour

This is 66% lower than the Asheville average of $52.02.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 1% lower than the Asheville average of $52.02.

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

Asheville, North Carolina pays Trauma Nurses the most, averaging $52 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 Asheville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour, roughly in line with Asheville, North Carolina.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Trauma Nurse jobs in Asheville?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Trauma Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$52	$52

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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