NC · Asheville · Updated October 15, 2026

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Asheville, NC

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Asheville area earn a median of $38.81 per hour, about $80,720 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $36.48 and $46.36. That ranks 232nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 280th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Asheville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Asheville.

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Asheville, NC

The metro median is 1% below the North Carolina statewide median of $39.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 4,760 registered nurses employed in the Asheville metro area, 25.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.19).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.18$62,77033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.48$75,88019% below U.S. median
Median$38.81$80,72014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.36$96,4303% above U.S. median
Top 10%$53.30$110,86018% above U.S. median

How Asheville ranks

  • 232nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 280th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th of 12 North Carolina metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Asheville

  • Overall prices in Asheville run 3% below the U.S. average (index 96.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.81 median hour buys what $40.22 buys at the national price level, 11% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,397
  • Per year: $69,858
  • Per month: $5,822

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Asheville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

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Hospitals in Asheville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Asheville.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Asheville-Oteen Va Medical Center
Asheville, NC
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce
Asheville, NC
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Greenville, SC52 mi$38.26/hr74,371
Johnson City, TN54 mi$35.26/hr73,635
Kingsport, TN66 mi$35.91/hr57,109
Gastonia, NC80 mi$40.76/hr85,535
Knoxville, TN83 mi$35.25/hr198,722
Huntersville, NC95 mi$40.76/hr67,087

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in North Carolina

Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.

  • Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
  • Several years of clinical experience
  • Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation

North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

North Carolina state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Asheville, NC?

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Asheville metro area have a median pay of $38.81 per hour, about $80,720 a year. The middle half earn between $36.48 and $46.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Asheville a good place for telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?

Asheville ranks 280th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 232nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do telehealth / triage nurses work in Asheville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Asheville, led by Asheville-Oteen Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Asheville as a telehealth / triage nurse?

North Carolina is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a North Carolina license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Asheville?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
  • CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$48.12/ hr$35–$61

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2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$46.97High$57

27 Telehealth RN postings with published pay in the US, 20 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Telehealth RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse - Virtual Nurse Observation (VNO) - FT Nights (NOT a remote position)Remote
    $38.20–$57.30/ hour
    Advocate Health · Remote (NC hiring) · posted 14 days ago

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