Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Durham, NC
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$32.95/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Durham, NC is $32.95 per hour. This is 52% lower than the North Carolina average of $50.06.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Durham, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.95/hour
Durham, NC
36% lower than the US average.
$50.06/hour
North Carolina
10% higher than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
Raleigh, North Carolina
$45/hour
This is 27% higher than the Durham average of $32.95.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$44/hour
This is 26% higher than the Durham average of $32.95.
Salem, Virginia
$48/hour
This is 32% higher than the Durham average of $32.95.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Durham?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $35 per hour. For comparison, the Durham, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $35 | $35 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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