Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Raleigh, NC

Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$48.17/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Raleigh, NC is $48.17 per hour. This is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of $55.66.

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Raleigh, NC compared to State and National Averages

$48.17/hour

Raleigh, NC

4% higher than the US average.

$55.66/hour

North Carolina

17% higher than the US average.

$46.03/hour

United States

How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

$30/hour

This is 60% lower than the Raleigh average of $48.17.

Woodbridge, Virginia

$45/hour

This is 7% lower than the Raleigh average of $48.17.

Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 20% lower than the Raleigh average of $48.17.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

Only Raleigh, North Carolina reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. Raleigh, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Raleigh, NC average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour, roughly in line with Raleigh, North Carolina.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Raleigh, North Carolina$48$57

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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