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 7% higher than the US average of $47.68.
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$51.55/hour
North Carolina
7% higher than the US average.
$47.68/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Only Winston-Salem, North Carolina reports pay data for Nursing Home Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Nursing Home Nurses is $52 per hour — Winston-Salem, North Carolina pays 14% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
New Jersey pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Maryland ($54) and Virginia ($53). New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Nursing Home Nurses is $52 per hour — New Jersey pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $59 | $61 |
| Maryland | $54 | $60 |
| Virginia | $53 | $54 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $55 |
| Delaware | $48 | $50 |
| Kentucky | $43 | $46 |
| 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 $43 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Nursing Home Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $43 | $49 |
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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