Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Nurse Practitioner Salary
$50.91/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina is $50.91 per hour. This is 49% lower than the US average of $75.77.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nurse Practitioner salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$50.91/hour
North Carolina
49% lower than the US average.
$75.77/hour
United States
How does the pay for Nurse Practitioners in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Nurse Practitioners the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Ohio ($50) and Pennsylvania ($49). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $68. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Nurse Practitioners is $51 per hour — Virginia pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $52 | $68 |
| Ohio | $50 | $64 |
| Pennsylvania | $49 | $62 |
| South Carolina | $48 | $61 |
| Kentucky | $48 | $64 |
| Alabama | $48 | $62 |
| Tennessee | $46 | $62 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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