Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Nurse Practitioner Salary
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
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?
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Nurse Practitioners?
City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
Cary, North Carolina | $52 | $65 |
Last updated on February 20, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

Nurse Practitioner Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideTop Nurse Practitioner Jobs
View job details
Staff Position
Nurse Practitioner - Hospice
- Gentiva
- Raleigh, NC
$88K-140K/year
Posted Yesterday
View job details
Staff Position
Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care
- Gentiva
- Southern Pines, NC
$115K-138K/year
Posted 13 days ago
View job details
Staff Position
Nurse Practitioner - Palliative Care
- Gentiva
- Mooresville, NC
$115K-138K/year
Posted 13 days ago
Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in North Carolina
Be the first to know about new jobs for Nurse Practitioners with the salary that suits you.
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts
Open article Top 10 Highest-Paying APRN Specialties for 2025
Top 10 Highest-Paying APRN Specialties for 2025 Seek higher education to specialize in advanced nursing fields as an APRN and earn more.

Open article 2025 Employment Forecast: Nurse Practitioner Jobs
2025 Employment Forecast: Nurse Practitioner Jobs Explore key drivers for this in-demand discipline and its numerous career opportunities.

Open article The 5 Levels of Nursing Practice: Roles and Degrees
The 5 Levels of Nursing Practice: Roles and Degrees See how far you can go in a nursing career that suits your needs and work style.
