Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Chapel Hill, NC
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$32.95/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Chapel Hill, NC is $32.95 per hour. This is 3% higher than the North Carolina average of $31.94.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Chapel Hill, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.95/hour
Chapel Hill, NC
13% lower than the US average.
$31.94/hour
North Carolina
17% lower than the US average.
$37.24/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Chapel Hill Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Chapel Hill Compare to Other Cities
Raleigh, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 1% lower than the Chapel Hill average of $32.95.
High Point, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is equal to the Chapel Hill average
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is equal to the Chapel Hill average
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Chapel Hill?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Medical-Perm | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on February 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- Core Medical-Perm
- Chapel Hill, NC
- 5x8 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-47/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- BAYADA Home Health Care
- Chapel Hill, NC
$46+/visit
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