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Registered Nurses Salary in North Carolina

Official May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) pay data for registered nurses in North Carolina — median, mean, and employment, sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Median annual pay
$84,350 / year
13.5% below the national median
$43.50
Mean hourly wage
$90,470
Mean annual wage
111,120
Jobs in North Carolina
$40.56
Median hourly wage
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Registered Nurses pay in North Carolina: the full picture

Registered Nurses in North Carolina earn a median of $84,350 per year ($40.56 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $90,470, across an estimated 111,120 jobs. That puts North Carolina 13.5% below the national median of $97,550 for registered nurses.

MeasurePay
Mean hourly wage$43.50
Median annual wage$84,350
Mean annual wage$90,470
Median hourly wage$40.56
Total employment111,120

How North Carolina compares

Median annual pay for registered nurses across the areas we track. The national median is included for reference.

North Carolina
$84,350
San Jose
$216,740
San Francisco
$186,610
California
$140,270
Hawaii
$136,320
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a RN make in North Carolina?
The median annual wage is $84,350 ($40.56/hour). The mean is $90,470 per year.
Is North Carolina a good place for registered nurses pay-wise?
North Carolina pays 13.5% below the national median ($97,550), with about 111,120 jobs in the area.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.

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More Registered Nurses salary data and other nursing roles in North Carolina.

Nurse Practitioners in North CarolinaMedian $128,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in North CarolinaMedian $63,270 Nursing Assistants in North CarolinaMedian $38,460 Registered Nurses in the U.S.Median $97,550 Registered Nurses in CaliforniaMedian $140,270 Registered Nurses in TexasMedian $95,970
Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09. "Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less. "Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work (2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer, shift, experience, and certifications.