Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary
$51.62/hour
The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in North Carolina is $51.62 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $52.33.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$51.62/hour
North Carolina
1% lower than the US average.
$52.33/hour
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?
Burlington, North Carolina pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($44). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $52 per hour — Burlington, North Carolina pays 94% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, North Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
How does the pay for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
New Jersey pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Maryland ($57) and Virginia ($52). New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $52 per hour — New Jersey pays 12% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $58 | $61 |
| Maryland | $57 | $60 |
| Virginia | $52 | $54 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| Delaware | $50 | $50 |
| Kentucky | $45 | $46 |
| South Carolina | $43 | $46 |
| West Virginia | $40 | $41 |
| Tennessee | $38 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $44 | $58 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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