Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Gastonia, NC

Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$31.71/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Gastonia, NC is $31.71 per hour. This is 56% lower than the North Carolina average of $49.43.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Gastonia, NC compared to State and National Averages

$31.71/hour

Gastonia, NC

34% lower than the US average.

$49.43/hour

North Carolina

14% higher than the US average.

$42.48/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Gastonia Compare to Other Cities

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is equal to the Gastonia average

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$15/hour

This is 110% lower than the Gastonia average of $31.71.

Asheville, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 28% higher than the Gastonia average of $31.71.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Burlington, North Carolina$100$100
Asheville, North Carolina$44$46
Kernersville, North Carolina$33$44

Last updated on February 25, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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