Palliative Nurse Salary Guide: Durham, NC
Average Palliative Nurse Salary
$32.95/hour
The average salary for a Palliative Nurse in Durham, NC is $32.95 per hour. This is 48% lower than the North Carolina average of $48.61.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Palliative Nurse salaries in Durham, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.95/hour
Durham, NC
45% lower than the US average.
$48.61/hour
North Carolina
2% higher than the US average.
$47.62/hour
United States
How Palliative Nurse Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
How Palliative Nurse Salaries in Durham Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 36% higher than the Durham average of $32.95.
Bismarck, North Dakota
$30/hour
This is 10% lower than the Durham average of $32.95.
Tucson, Arizona
$46/hour
This is 28% higher than the Durham average of $32.95.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Palliative Nurses?
Raleigh, North Carolina pays Palliative Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Brevard, North Carolina ($41). Brevard, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Durham, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Raleigh, North Carolina pays 39% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, North Carolina | $46 | $51 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on October 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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