NC · Greensboro · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Greensboro, NC

Pay for nurse practitioners in the Greensboro area centers on $59.43 per hour, or about $123,610 a year. The lower quarter earns under $50.86 and the upper quarter over $62.69. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Greensboro. That ranks 245th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 185th of 336 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Greensboro.

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Nurse Practitioner pay in Greensboro, NC

The metro median is 1% below the North Carolina statewide median of $60.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 370 nurse practitioners employed in the Greensboro-High Point metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.52).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$48.31$100,48022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$50.86$105,79018% below U.S. median
Median$59.43$123,6104% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$62.69$130,4001% above U.S. median
Top 10%$73.62$153,13019% above U.S. median

How Greensboro ranks

  • 245th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 185th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 8th of 13 North Carolina metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Greensboro

  • Overall prices in Greensboro-High Point run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $59.43 median hour buys what $64.00 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Greensboro paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,139
  • Per year: $106,974
  • Per month: $8,914

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Greensboro-High Point metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Greensboro

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$119
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,351
13-week assignment$17,563

Travel nurse practitioner assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Greensboro

CMS lists 1 hospital in Greensboro, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The
Greensboro, NC
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Guilford County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Guilford County (2 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
High Point, NC12 mi$59.43/hr118,601
Burlington, NC20 mi$62.93/hr61,365
Winston-Salem, NC24 mi$63.84/hr255,769
Chapel Hill, NC45 mi$61.32/hr64,028
Durham, NC52 mi$61.32/hr301,870
Apex, NC59 mi$63.14/hr75,977

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License and tax basics in North Carolina

North Carolina is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a North Carolina license by endorsement.

North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

North Carolina state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Greensboro

Greensboro city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Greensboro, NC?

Nurse Practitioners in the Greensboro-High Point metro area have a median pay of $59.43 per hour, about $123,610 a year. The middle half earn between $50.86 and $62.69 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Greensboro a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Greensboro-High Point ranks 185th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 245th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Greensboro?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Greensboro-High Point area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Greensboro.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Greensboro as a nurse practitioner?

North Carolina is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a North Carolina license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Greensboro in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Guilford County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Greensboro?

The federal per diem benchmark in Greensboro is $119 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,351 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Advocate HealthCharlotte, NC · 46 postings$63.82/ hr$48–$95
  • Genesis HealthcareMount Olive, NC · 3 postings$57.19/ hr$50–$61
  • Eden Internal Medicine PLLCEden, NC · 1 wage offer$53.81/ hr$54–$54

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Low$51Median$63.82High$88

51 NP postings with published pay in North Carolina, 50 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 51 NP roles

  1. Advanced Practice Nurse (NP) PodiatryPermanent
    $136k–$197k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Salisbury, NC · posted today
  2. Behavioral Health Full-Time NP/PAPermanent
    $59.00–$88.50/ hour
    Advocate Health · North Carolina · posted today

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