How much does a nurse practitioner make in North Carolina?
$129,000a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in North Carolina. That is $62.01 an hour or $10,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.01
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,500Median: $129,000Highest 10%: $164,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,500 | $49.77 | |
| 25th | $114,300 | $54.93 | |
| Median | $129,000 | $62.01 | |
| 75th | $142,200 | $68.36 | |
| 90th | $164,300 | $79.00 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $132,300 |
| Greensboro, NC | $132,200 |
| Burlington, NC | $132,000 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $130,800 |
| Greenville, NC | $130,400 |
| Charlotte, NC | $130,300 |
| Raleigh, NC | $128,200 |
| Asheville, NC | $127,800 |
| Hickory, NC | $126,600 |
| Wilmington, NC | $125,000 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $124,500 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $124,500 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $123,000 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $121,400 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $120,700 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $117,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nurse practitioners.
| 35. Missouri | $129,900 |
| 36. Florida | $129,500 |
| 37. Georgia | $129,400 |
| 38. North Carolina | $129,000 |
| 39. South Dakota | $128,800 |
| 40. Indiana | $128,800 |
| 41. Virginia | $127,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $62.01 ($129,000 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $129,000 against $132,300 nationally, 3% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for nurse practitioner pay?
North Carolina ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays nurse practitioners the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $132,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.