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 267 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $37,957 and $115,642 per year. Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Hickory, NC.

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Updated Oct 25, 2026
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Hickory, NC
North Carolina
Job openings (Hickory)

Advanced Practice Provider

Hickory

$55.77 per hour

North Carolina

$57.58 per hour

Nurse Practitioner

Hickory

$110,422 per year

North Carolina

$120,876 per year

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Hickory

$2,115 per week

North Carolina

$2,111 per week

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Hickory

$1,930 per week

North Carolina

$2,044 per week

Registered Nurse - Oncology

Hickory

$1,876 per week

North Carolina

$1,934 per week

Registered Nurse

Hickory

$1,836 per week

North Carolina

$1,989 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Hickory

$1,822 per week

North Carolina

$1,855 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Hickory

$1,679 per week

North Carolina

$1,847 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hickory

$31.92 per hour

North Carolina

$32.96 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Hickory

$16.80 per hour

North Carolina

$17.74 per hour

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