Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses Salary in North Carolina
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses in North Carolina earn a median of $84,350 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,350
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 111,120
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,660; the top 10% earn over $110,220. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
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Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses pay in North Carolina
How much do advanced practice psychiatric nurses make in North Carolina?
The median is $84,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,660 and the top 10% earn over $110,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for advanced practice psychiatric nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.