Registered Nurse salary in North Carolina
The median registered nurse in North Carolina earns $39.36 an hour, or $81,860 a year. That’s $5.64 below the national median, ranking #32 of 51.
- Median hourly$39.36
- Median yearly$81,860
- Bottom 10% earn under$30.86/hr
- Top 10% earn over$51.50/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$41.48
- RNs employed108,510
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, North Carolina, occupation 29-1141. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all RNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in North Carolina
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $29.51/hr | $61,380/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $18.11/hr | $37,670/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $60.11/hr | $125,020/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open RN jobs in North Carolina
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Tele PCUAdvocate HealthNorth Carolina$38.20–$57.30/hrRNCardiacFull-timeNights
- Registered Nurse (RN) - PCUAdvocate HealthNorth Carolina$38.20–$57.30/hrRNCardiacFull-timeNights
- Program Manager, Senior Living (Therapist or Nurse)BAYADA Home Health CareRaleigh, NC$80k–$90k/yrRNFull-time
- RN New GradBAYADA Home Health CareFayetteville, NC$26–$28/hrRNFull-timeStudents / new grads
- Resource RN - Pop Health - NC - REMOTECityblock HealthRemote · NC$71k–$90k/yrRNFull-time
- Full Time Registered Nurse -RNHealogicsNew Bern, NC$39.88–$50.26/hrRNFull-time