Registered Nurse Salary in North Carolina
Based on 111K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$84,350
$40.553/hr
vs National Average
$94,098
-10.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$68K – $110K
111K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,660 |
| 25th percentile | $78,770 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $84,350 |
| 75th percentile | $102,040 |
| 90th percentile | $110,220 |
Top H-1B Employers for Registered Nurse in North Carolina
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in North Carolina — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland County Hospital System, Inc | 10 | $82,711 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,430 |
| 2023 | $79,580 |
| 2024 | $81,860 |
| 2025 | $84,350 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,430 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $79,580 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $81,860 | $90,458 |
| 2025 | $84,350 | $94,098 |