Registered Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$45.99/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in North Carolina is $45.99 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $47.79.
Last updated on July 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$45.99/hour
North Carolina
4% lower than the US average.
$47.79/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Rutherfordton, North Carolina | $55 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $51 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $38 | $38 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $38 | $38 |
| Fayetteville, North Carolina | $35 | $46 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in North Carolina?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in North Carolina?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Gastroenterology | $58 | $58 |
| Clinic | $58 | $58 |
| Oncology | $58 | $58 |
| MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit | $58 | $58 |
| Endoscopy | $58 | $58 |
| GI Lab | $58 | $58 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $57 | $61 |
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| Virginia | $51 | $56 |
| Delaware | $50 | $53 |
| Pennsylvania | $49 | $55 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| Kentucky | $41 | $46 |
| West Virginia | $40 | $41 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $42 |
| South Carolina | $37 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $44 | $58 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $44 | $44 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $41 | $48 |
| BAYADA Home Health Care | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on July 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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Staff Position
Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Quality Assurance
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Asheville, NC
- 3x12 hrs
$125K-180K/year
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- Waynesville, NC
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- Waynesville, NC
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- Waynesville, NC
$58+/hour
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