Registered Nurses Salary in North Carolina
Registered Nurses in North Carolina earn a median of $84,350 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
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.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Critical Care Nurses$84,350 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,270 median in North Carolina
- Acute Care Nurses$84,350 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Midwives$126,040 median in North Carolina
- Nurse Practitioners$128,990 median in North Carolina
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$339,350 median in North Carolina
Registered Nurses pay in North Carolina
How much do registered 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 registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.