Trauma Nurse Salary Guide: Waynesville, NC

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Average Trauma Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Trauma Nurse in Waynesville, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 5% higher than the North Carolina average of $55.14.

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$58.00/hour

Waynesville, NC

21% higher than the US average.

$55.14/hour

North Carolina

17% higher than the US average.

$46.03/hour

United States

How Trauma Nurse Salaries in Waynesville Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 14% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 71% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 13% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

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

Asheville, North Carolina pays Trauma Nurses the most, averaging $51 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 Waynesville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour — Asheville, North Carolina pays 12% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Asheville, North Carolina	$51	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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