Average Registered Nurse Salary

$48.64/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in North Carolina is $48.64 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $45.22.

Last updated on March 17, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$48.64/hour

North Carolina

7% higher than the US average.

$45.22/hour

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Registered Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Charlotte, North Carolina$52$58
Fayetteville, North Carolina$35$46
Kernersville, North Carolina$33$44
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in North Carolina?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Endoscopy$54$58
Care Manager$54$58
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care$53$58
Pediatrics$53$58
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New York$58$74
Virginia$54$64
Pennsylvania$47$49
District of Columbia$44$50
Tennessee$43$46
New Jersey$41$53
South Carolina$40$44
Delaware$39$49
Maryland$37$49
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

Last updated on March 17, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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