Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina

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Average Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$51.75/hour

The average salary for a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in North Carolina is $51.75 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $53.72.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$51.75/hour

North Carolina

4% lower than the US average.

$53.72/hour

United States

How does the pay for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

Tennessee pays Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Virginia ($35). Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $52 per hour — Tennessee pays 20% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tennessee	$41	$53
Virginia	$35	$38

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$44	$58

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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