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 42% lower than the US average of $45.27.
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
42% lower than the US average.
$45.27/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 |
| Chapel Hill, North Carolina | $42 | $50 |
| Raleigh, North Carolina | $38 | $43 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Neurology | $56 | $58 |
| Resource | $55 | $65 |
| PACU - Post Anesthesia Care | $54 | $58 |
| Pediatrics | $53 | $57 |
| Float | $52 | $57 |
| OR - Operating Room | $52 | $52 |
| Perioperative | $52 | $52 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $58 | $71 |
| Virginia | $52 | $57 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| Pennsylvania | $44 | $49 |
| Tennessee | $43 | $46 |
| Maryland | $43 | $50 |
| South Carolina | $41 | $46 |
| Georgia | $41 | $43 |
| Kentucky | $38 | $41 |
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 | $45 | $45 |
| BAYADA Home Health Care | $44 | $44 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $41 | $47 |
| UNC Health | $37 | $56 |
| Netpace Health | $35 | $36 |
| Talenz Healthcare | $34 | $35 |
| FirstHealth of the Carolinas | $29 | $29 |
Last updated on April 26, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- UNC Rex Healthcare
- Raleigh, NC
- 3x12 hrs, Flexible
$32-39/hour
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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- UNC Rex Healthcare
- Raleigh, NC
- 3x12 hrs, Flexible
$32-39/hour
Posted Yesterday
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- UNC Medical Center
- Chapel Hill, NC
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$32-39/hour
Posted 2 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- UNC Medical Center
- Chapel Hill, NC
- 3x12 hrs, Flexible
$32-45/hour
Posted 3 days ago
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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- UNC Rex Healthcare
- Raleigh, NC
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$32-45/hour
Posted 3 days ago
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