Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Raleigh, NC
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$45.46/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Raleigh, NC is $45.46 per hour. This is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of $44.75.
Last updated on December 17, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Raleigh, NC compared to State and National Averages
$45.46/hour
Raleigh, NC
11% higher than the US average.
$44.75/hour
North Carolina
10% higher than the US average.
$40.24/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 50% lower than the Raleigh average of $45.46.
Hopewell, Virginia
$32/hour
This is 42% lower than the Raleigh average of $45.46.
Salem, Virginia
$30/hour
This is 50% lower than the Raleigh average of $45.46.
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 17, 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) - Hospice
- Gentiva
- Raleigh, NC
$70K-90K/year
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
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