Nurse Practitioner Salary in North Carolina
Based on 10K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$128,990
$62.014/hr
vs National Average
$133,771
-3.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$104K – $164K
10K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $103,530 |
| 25th percentile | $114,260 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $128,990 |
| 75th percentile | $142,180 |
| 90th percentile | $164,320 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $111,140 |
| 2023 | $121,450 |
| 2024 | $125,020 |
| 2025 | $128,990 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $111,140 | $118,452 |
| 2023 | $121,450 | $125,602 |
| 2024 | $125,020 | $129,125 |
| 2025 | $128,990 | $133,771 |