Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$51.55/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in North Carolina is $51.55 per hour. This is 2% higher than the US average of $50.44.
Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$51.55/hour
North Carolina
2% higher than the US average.
$50.44/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Only Raleigh, North Carolina reports pay data for Nursing Home 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 Nursing Home Nurses is $52 per hour — Raleigh, North Carolina pays 10% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max 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 Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($51) and Ohio ($50). Ohio has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Nursing Home Nurses is $52 per hour — Virginia pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $53 | $54 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| Ohio | $50 | $58 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
| Alabama | $40 | $42 |
| Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nursing Home Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $50 per hour. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Nursing Home Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $50 |
Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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