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 285 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $37,865 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 Sep 10, 2026
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Hickory, NC
North Carolina
Job openings (Hickory)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Hickory

$275,273 per year

North Carolina

$220,155 per year

Advanced Practice Provider

Hickory

$56.49 per hour

North Carolina

$56.90 per hour

Nurse Practitioner

Hickory

$110,422 per year

North Carolina

$120,588 per year

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Hickory

$2,014 per week

North Carolina

$2,110 per week

Registered Nurse

Hickory

$1,837 per week

North Carolina

$1,988 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Hickory

$1,791 per week

North Carolina

$1,817 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Hickory

$1,687 per week

North Carolina

$1,850 per week

Registered Nurse - Rehabilitation

Hickory

$1,589 per week

North Carolina

$1,686 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hickory

$31.77 per hour

North Carolina

$32.91 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Hickory

$16.76 per hour

North Carolina

$17.73 per hour

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