Trauma Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Trauma Nurse Salary
$55.14/hour
The average salary for a Trauma Nurse in North Carolina is $55.14 per hour. This is 18% higher than the US average of $45.15.
Last updated on August 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Trauma Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$55.14/hour
North Carolina
18% higher than the US average.
$45.15/hour
United States
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 ($38). Asheville, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Trauma Nurses is $55 per hour — Asheville, North Carolina pays 6% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $38 | $38 |
How does the pay for Trauma Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
South Carolina pays Trauma Nurses the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($32). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Trauma Nurses is $55 per hour — South Carolina pays 37% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $35 | $35 |
| Tennessee | $32 | $32 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Trauma Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Trauma Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Trauma Nurses is $55 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $52 | $52 |
Last updated on August 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown
- Mission Hospital
- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Trauma
- Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
- Asheville, NC
$46-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Mission Hospital
- Rutherfordton, NC
$39-58/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Mission Hospital
- Morganton, NC
$38-58/hour
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