NC · Rocky Mount · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Rocky Mount, NC

Pay for nurse practitioners in the Rocky Mount area centers on $54.65 per hour, or about $113,680 a year. The lower quarter earns under $49.10 and the upper quarter over $59.18. That ranks 323rd of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 240th of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Rocky Mount. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Rocky Mount.

Nurse Practitioner pay in Rocky Mount, NC

The metro median is 9% below the North Carolina statewide median of $60.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 40 nurse practitioners employed in the Rocky Mount metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.39).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$47.20$98,18024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$49.10$102,13021% below U.S. median
Median$54.65$113,68012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$59.18$123,0905% below U.S. median
Top 10%$71.17$148,03015% above U.S. median

How Rocky Mount ranks

  • 323rd of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 240th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 13th 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 Rocky Mount

  • Overall prices in Rocky Mount run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 56.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $54.65 median hour buys what $62.09 buys at the national price level, in line with 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,967
  • Per year: $98,370
  • Per month: $8,198

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

Travel assignment per diem in Rocky Mount

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Nurse Practitioner roles in North Carolina

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Hospitals in Rocky Mount

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Unc Health Nash
Rocky Mount, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Nash County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Nash County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
Greenville, NC35 mi$60.51/hr95,138
Wake Forest, NC39 mi$63.14/hr56,764
Raleigh, NC48 mi$63.14/hr499,825
Cary, NC58 mi$63.14/hr182,659
Durham, NC61 mi$61.32/hr301,870
Apex, NC62 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 Rocky Mount

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Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Rocky Mount, NC?

Nurse Practitioners in the Rocky Mount metro area have a median pay of $54.65 per hour, about $113,680 a year. The middle half earn between $49.10 and $59.18 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Rocky Mount ranks 240th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 323rd of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse practitioners work in Rocky Mount?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Rocky Mount, led by Unc Health Nash. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Nash 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 Rocky Mount?

The federal per diem benchmark in Rocky Mount is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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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