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 39% lower than the US average of $44.42.
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
39% lower than the US average.
$44.42/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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Monroe, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Concord, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina | $35 | $46 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
| Lexington, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology | $58 | $58 |
| Clinic | $58 | $58 |
| Resource | $58 | $58 |
| MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit | $58 | $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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $56 | $61 |
| Georgia | $44 | $48 |
| West Virginia | $44 | $55 |
| Tennessee | $43 | $46 |
| Virginia | $43 | $54 |
| South Carolina | $41 | $44 |
| Ohio | $40 | $41 |
| Florida | $40 | $45 |
| Alabama | $39 | $41 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Atrium Health Charlotte | $45 | $45 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $41 | $43 |
| LanceSoft - QIA | $37 | $37 |
| MGA Homecare | $34 | $34 |
| BAYADA Home Health Care | $33 | $33 |
| Sono Bello | $32 | $32 |
Last updated on December 3, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Steele Creek - 13640 Steelecroft Pkwy
- Charlotte, NC
$32-58/hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Steele Creek - 13640 Steelecroft Pkwy
- Charlotte, NC
$32-58/hour
Posted 9 hours ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- AH Cleveland Main - 201 E Grover St
- Shelby, NC
$32-58/hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg / Telemetry
- AH Union Main - 600 Hospital Drive
- Monroe, NC
$32-58/hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Atrium Corporate Operations
- Charlotte, NC
$32-58/hour
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