Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Raleigh, NC
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$32.58/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Raleigh, NC is $32.58 per hour. This is 28% lower than the North Carolina average of $41.63.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Raleigh, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.58/hour
Raleigh, NC
18% lower than the US average.
$41.63/hour
North Carolina
8% higher than the US average.
$38.37/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities
Henderson, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 8% lower than the Raleigh average of $32.58.
Hopewell, Virginia
$32/hour
This is 2% lower than the Raleigh average of $32.58.
Salem, Virginia
$30/hour
This is 8% lower than the Raleigh average of $32.58.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Raleigh?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Medical-Perm | $41 | $43 |
Last updated on December 27, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Core Medical-Perm
- Raleigh, NC
- 3x12 hrs
$30-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology
- Core Medical-Perm
- Raleigh, NC
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$30-55/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- Core Medical-Perm
- Raleigh, NC
- 3x12 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$33-47/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
- Core Medical-Perm
- Raleigh, NC
- 3x12 hrs
$30-49/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Core Medical-Perm
- Raleigh, NC
- 3x12 hrs
$30-49/hour
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