Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Charlotte, NC
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$31.71/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Charlotte, NC is $31.71 per hour. This is 52% lower than the North Carolina average of $48.04.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Charlotte, NC compared to State and National Averages
$31.71/hour
Charlotte, NC
52% lower than the US average.
$48.04/hour
North Carolina
1% lower than the US average.
$48.32/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Charlotte Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Charlotte Compare to Other Cities
Fort Mill, South Carolina
$32/hour
This is 2% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 6% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.
Lexington, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 4% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Charlotte?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($48). For comparison, the Charlotte, NC average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 83% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $58 | $58 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $48 | $48 |
Last updated on September 30, 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) - Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Mill
- Charlotte, NC
$58+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- BAYADA Home Health Care
- Charlotte, NC
$46+/visit
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