Correctional Nurse Salary Guide: Durham, NC
Average Correctional Nurse Salary
$32.95/hour
The average salary for a Correctional Nurse in Durham, 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.
Correctional Nurse salaries in Durham, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.95/hour
Durham, NC
1% lower than the US average.
$31.94/hour
North Carolina
4% lower than the US average.
$33.20/hour
United States
How Correctional Nurse Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
How Correctional Nurse Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
Raleigh, North Carolina
$33/hour
This is 1% lower than the Durham average of $32.95.
Dallas, Texas
$37/hour
This is 11% higher than the Durham average of $32.95.
Fort Worth, Texas
$37/hour
This is 12% higher than the Durham average of $32.95.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Correctional Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
| Durham, North Carolina | $33 | $46 |
Last updated on February 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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