Nursing Home Nurse Salary Guide: Washington, NC
Average Nursing Home Nurse Salary
$29.59/hour
The average salary for a Nursing Home Nurse in Washington, NC is $29.59 per hour. This is 74% lower than the North Carolina average of $51.55.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nursing Home Nurse salaries in Washington, NC compared to State and National Averages
$29.59/hour
Washington, NC
63% lower than the US average.
$51.55/hour
North Carolina
6% higher than the US average.
$48.30/hour
United States
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities
How Nursing Home Nurse Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities
Richmond, Virginia
$35/hour
This is 16% higher than the Washington average of $29.59.
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
$41/hour
This is 28% higher than the Washington average of $29.59.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
$44/hour
This is 33% higher than the Washington average of $29.59.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Burlington, North Carolina pays Nursing Home Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($44). For comparison, the Washington, NC average for Registered Nurses is $30 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 238% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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