Average Travel Nurse Salary

$1,911/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Cary, NC is $1,911 per week. This is 8% lower than the North Carolina average of $2,066.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 28 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Cary, NC compared to State and National Averages

$1,911/week

Cary, NC

18% lower than the US average.

$2,066/week

North Carolina

9% lower than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities

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Greenville, North Carolina

$2,284/week

This is 16% higher than the Cary average of $1,911.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$2,121/week

This is 10% higher than the Cary average of $1,911.

Lynchburg, Virginia

$2,271/week

This is 16% higher than the Cary average of $1,911.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Cary?

SICU - Surgical Intensive Care, Surgical ICU Stepdown, and Trauma ICU earn the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Cary, NC, all averaging $1,915 per week. SICU - Surgical Intensive Care also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,978. For comparison, the Cary, NC average for Travel Nurses is $1,911 per week, roughly in line with SICU - Surgical Intensive Care, Surgical ICU Stepdown, and Trauma ICU.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care$1,915$1,978
Surgical ICU Stepdown$1,915$1,978
Trauma ICU$1,915$1,978
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Cary?

Triage Staffing pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $1,978 per week, followed by FlexCare Nursing ($1,855) and Medical Solutions ($1,854). For comparison, the Cary, NC average for Travel Nurses is $1,911 per week — Triage Staffing pays 3% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Triage Staffing$1,978$1,978
FlexCare Nursing$1,855$1,855
Medical Solutions$1,854$1,883
TotalMed RN$1,852$1,852

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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