Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina

Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$53.15/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in North Carolina is $53.15 per hour. This is 3% higher than the US average of $51.55.

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$53.15/hour

North Carolina

3% higher than the US average.

$51.55/hour

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Only Raleigh, North Carolina reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. Raleigh, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Long Term Care Nurses is $53 per hour — Raleigh, North Carolina pays 12% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Raleigh, North Carolina$47$57
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

Virginia pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($51) and Ohio ($50). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Long Term Care Nurses is $53 per hour — Virginia pays 7% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Virginia$57$63
Pennsylvania$51$55
Ohio$50$58
Georgia$49$53
Kentucky$44$46
Tennessee$39$40
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Long Term Care Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$45$58

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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