Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$1,920/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,920 per week. This is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of $2,035.
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on 927 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages
$1,920/week
Hickory, NC
15% lower than the US average.
$2,035/week
North Carolina
8% lower than the US average.
$2,206/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
Charlotte, North Carolina
$2,089/week
This is 8% higher than the Hickory average of $1,920.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$1,970/week
This is 3% higher than the Hickory average of $1,920.
Asheville, North Carolina
$2,077/week
This is 8% higher than the Hickory average of $1,920.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Hickory?
CVOR earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Hickory, NC, averaging $2,494 per week, followed by OB/GYN ($2,494) and Labor and Delivery ($2,396). CVOR also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,987. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Nurses is $1,920 per week — CVOR earns 30% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CVOR | $2,494 | $2,987 |
| OB/GYN | $2,494 | $2,788 |
| Labor and Delivery | $2,396 | $2,707 |
| CVICU | $2,238 | $2,443 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Hickory?
GrapeTree Medical Staffing pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,080 per week, followed by Springboard Healthcare ($2,669) and Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab ($2,639). Vibra Travels has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,177. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Nurses is $1,920 per week — GrapeTree Medical Staffing pays 60% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $3,080 | $3,080 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $2,669 | $2,669 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab | $2,639 | $2,639 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,346 | $2,346 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,287 | $3,177 |
| GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| All Medical Personnel - Nursing | $2,167 | $2,167 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $2,161 | $2,707 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $2,151 | $2,668 |
| Catalytic Solutions | $2,139 | $2,987 |
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
OB/GYN RN
- Hickory, North Carolina
- Frye Regional Medical Center
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 29 others
UP TO $2,788/wk
Emergency Department RN
- Hickory, North Carolina
- Frye Regional Medical Center
- Uniti Med and 36 others
UP TO $2,387/wk
Telemetry RN
- Hickory, North Carolina
- Frye Regional Medical Center
- THP Healthcare Staffing and 29 others
UP TO $2,122/wk
Telemetry RN
- Hickory, North Carolina
- Frye Regional Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 34 others
UP TO $2,122/wk
Emergency Department RN
- Hickory, North Carolina
- Frye Regional Medical Center
- GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
UP TO $1,894/wk
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