Registered Nurse Salary in North Carolina
Based on 109K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$81,860
$39.356/hr
vs National Average
$90,458
-9.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$64K – $107K
109K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Registered Nurse in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,180 |
| 25th percentile | $74,710 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $81,860 |
| 75th percentile | $98,720 |
| 90th percentile | $107,110 |
Historical Salary Trend — Registered Nurse in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,430 |
| 2023 | $79,580 |
| 2024 | $81,860 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,430 | $81,890 |
| 2023 | $79,580 | $86,652 |
| 2024 | $81,860 | $90,458 |