Average Nurse Practitioner Salary

$50.91/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina is $50.91 per hour. This is 57% lower than the US average of $79.87.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Nurse Practitioner salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$50.91/hour

North Carolina

57% lower than the US average.

$79.87/hour

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Nurse Practitioners?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Cary, North Carolina$52$65
How does the pay for Nurse Practitioners in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Virginia$52$68
Georgia$51$68
Ohio$50$64
Florida$49$63

Last updated on February 20, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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