Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$32.95/hour

The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Chapel Hill, NC is $32.95 per hour. This is 76% lower than the North Carolina average of $58.00.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Chapel Hill, NC compared to State and National Averages

$32.95/hour

Chapel Hill, NC

34% lower than the US average.

$58.00/hour

North Carolina

24% higher than the US average.

$44.23/hour

United States

How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Chapel Hill Compare to Other Cities

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Fayetteville, North Carolina

$35/hour

This is 5% higher than the Chapel Hill average of $32.95.

Roanoke, Virginia

$31/hour

This is 5% lower than the Chapel Hill average of $32.95.

Salem, Virginia

$35/hour

This is 6% higher than the Chapel Hill average of $32.95.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Fayetteville, North Carolina$35$46

Last updated on February 19, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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