Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Raleigh, NC

Q: What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 54% higher than the average pay for Intensive Care Unit Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Raleigh, paying up to $50/hr, Asheville, paying up to $46/hr, and Fayetteville, paying up to $46/hr.

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Average Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$46.01/hour

The average salary for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Raleigh, NC is $46.01 per hour. This is 21% lower than the North Carolina average of $55.61.

Last updated on March 2, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$46.01/hour

Raleigh, NC

6% higher than the US average.

$55.61/hour

North Carolina

22% higher than the US average.

$43.36/hour

United States

How Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities

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Fayetteville, North Carolina

$35/hour

This is 33% lower than the Raleigh average of $46.01.

Roanoke, Virginia

$31/hour

This is 47% lower than the Raleigh average of $46.01.

Salem, Virginia

$37/hour

This is 25% lower than the Raleigh average of $46.01.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Intensive Care Unit Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Raleigh, North Carolina	$46	$50
Fayetteville, North Carolina	$35	$46

Last updated on March 2, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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