How much does a registered nurse make in North Carolina?
$84,350a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in North Carolina. That is $40.55 an hour or $7,029 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.55
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 111,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,660Median: $84,350Highest 10%: $110,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,660 | $32.53 | |
| 25th | $78,770 | $37.87 | |
| Median | $84,350 | $40.55 | |
| 75th | $102,000 | $49.06 | |
| 90th | $110,200 | $52.99 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $90,620 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $89,450 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $86,120 |
| Raleigh, NC | $84,830 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $84,750 |
| Burlington, NC | $84,180 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $83,060 |
| Greensboro, NC | $82,860 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $82,740 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $82,300 |
| Greenville, NC | $81,670 |
| Asheville, NC | $81,590 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $81,520 |
| Wilmington, NC | $80,970 |
| Hickory, NC | $80,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 30. Montana | $85,280 |
| 31. Nebraska | $84,730 |
| 32. Utah | $84,600 |
| 33. North Carolina | $84,350 |
| 34. Florida | $84,190 |
| 35. Wyoming | $83,760 |
| 36. Indiana | $83,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $40.55 ($84,350 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $84,350 against $97,550 nationally, 14% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for registered nurse pay?
North Carolina ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays registered nurses the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $90,620 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.