Registered Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$31.94/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in North Carolina is $31.94 per hour. This is 41% lower than the US average of $45.03.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$31.94/hour
North Carolina
41% lower than the US average.
$45.03/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Registered Nurses?
City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
Charlotte, North Carolina | $53 | $56 |
Raleigh, North Carolina | $44 | $50 |
Chapel Hill, North Carolina | $44 | $50 |
Fayetteville, North Carolina | $35 | $46 |
Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in North Carolina?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in North Carolina?
Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
Resource | $55 | $65 |
Neurology | $55 | $58 |
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care | $54 | $58 |
Pediatrics | $53 | $57 |
OR - Operating Room | $53 | $55 |
Float | $52 | $58 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
Virginia | $51 | $57 |
Pennsylvania | $50 | $66 |
District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
Maryland | $44 | $49 |
Tennessee | $43 | $46 |
Georgia | $42 | $46 |
South Carolina | $39 | $44 |
Ohio | $33 | $43 |
Kentucky | $31 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
LanceSoft - QIA | $46 | $46 |
Atrium Health | $45 | $45 |
Core Medical-Perm | $41 | $47 |
UNC Health | $38 | $56 |
BAYADA Home Health Care | $33 | $33 |
FirstHealth of the Carolinas | $29 | $29 |
Last updated on May 17, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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