Average Travel Nurse Salary

$1,772/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,772 per week. This is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,951.

Last updated on April 12, 2026. Based on 1,645 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,772/week

Hickory, NC

22% lower than the US average.

$1,951/week

North Carolina

10% lower than the US average.

$2,154/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Shelby, North Carolina

$1,933/week

This is 8% higher than the Hickory average of $1,772.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$1,964/week

This is 10% higher than the Hickory average of $1,772.

Concord, North Carolina

$1,893/week

This is 6% higher than the Hickory average of $1,772.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Hickory?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit$1,930$2,209
Telemetry$1,928$2,850
Stepdown$1,904$1,905
ED - Emergency Department$1,784$2,520
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Hickory?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,585$2,806
All Medical Personnel - Nursing$2,494$2,494
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,237$2,850
Vibra Travels$2,154$2,227
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,073$2,145
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,066$2,066
ConnectRN$2,050$2,209
Prime Staffing$2,050$2,050
The Judge Group$2,017$2,110
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$2,008$2,008

Last updated on April 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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