High-paying nursing jobs in Hickory

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 297 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $37,502 and $275,273 per year. Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Hickory, NC.

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Updated Jul 26, 2026
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Hickory, NC
North Carolina
Job openings (Hickory)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Hickory

$275,273 per year

North Carolina

$218,977 per year

Nursing Supervisor

Hickory

$2,574 per week

North Carolina

$1,707 per week

Nurse Practitioner

Hickory

$118,604 per year

North Carolina

$119,303 per year

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Hickory

$2,113 per week

North Carolina

$2,106 per week

Registered Nurse

Hickory

$1,852 per week

North Carolina

$1,991 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Hickory

$1,781 per week

North Carolina

$1,838 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Hickory

$1,747 per week

North Carolina

$1,809 per week

Psychiatric Nurse

Hickory

$1,486 per week

North Carolina

$1,673 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hickory

$31.62 per hour

North Carolina

$32.90 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Hickory

$16.60 per hour

North Carolina

$17.73 per hour

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