Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Raleigh, NC
Average Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$45.15/hour
The average salary for an Emergency Department Nurse in Raleigh, NC is $45.15 per hour. This is 25% lower than the North Carolina average of $56.56.
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Raleigh, NC compared to State and National Averages
$45.15/hour
Raleigh, NC
12% higher than the US average.
$56.56/hour
North Carolina
30% higher than the US average.
$39.59/hour
United States
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities
How Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities
Huntersville, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 42% lower than the Raleigh average of $45.15.
Salem, Virginia
$30/hour
This is 49% lower than the Raleigh average of $45.15.
Richmond, Virginia
$32/hour
This is 41% lower than the Raleigh average of $45.15.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Emergency Department Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
| Lexington, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
| Kernersville, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
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