NC · Burlington · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Burlington, NC

Registered Nurses in the Burlington area earn a median of $41.88 per hour, about $87,110 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.06 and $44.84. That ranks 121st of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 101st of 335 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Burlington. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Burlington.

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Registered Nurse pay in Burlington, NC

The metro median is 6% above the North Carolina statewide median of $39.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,070 registered nurses employed in the Burlington metro area, 15.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.53$65,58030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.06$77,08018% below U.S. median
Median$41.88$87,1107% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$44.84$93,270in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$49.39$102,73010% above U.S. median

How Burlington ranks

  • 121st of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 101st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 12 North Carolina metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Burlington

  • Overall prices in Burlington run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $41.88 median hour buys what $44.94 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.

Estimate your Burlington paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,508
  • Per year: $75,384
  • Per month: $6,282

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

Travel assignment per diem in Burlington

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 registered nurse 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 Burlington

CMS lists 1 hospital in Burlington, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Burlington, 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 Alamance County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Alamance County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 11 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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Greensboro, NC20 mi$40.48/hr307,381
Chapel Hill, NC26 mi$39.36/hr64,028
High Point, NC30 mi$40.48/hr118,601
Durham, NC33 mi$39.36/hr301,870
Apex, NC41 mi$40.80/hr75,977
Cary, NC41 mi$40.80/hr182,659

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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 Burlington

Burlington city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Burlington, NC?

Registered Nurses in the Burlington metro area have a median pay of $41.88 per hour, about $87,110 a year. The middle half earn between $37.06 and $44.84 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Burlington a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Burlington ranks 101st of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 121st of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Burlington?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Burlington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Burlington.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Burlington as a registered nurse?

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 Burlington in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Alamance 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 Burlington?

The federal per diem benchmark in Burlington 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.

Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Burlington?

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Your RN pay reportBurlington, NC · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AmedisysBurlington, NC · 9 postings$39.90/ hr$33–$46
  • Veterans Health AdministrationFayetteville, NC · 2 postings$56.27/ hr$40–$75
  • Sentara HealthcareElizabeth City, NC · 12 postings$51.47/ hr$36–$61
  • Advocate HealthCharlotte, NC · 194 postings$47.75/ hr$36–$77

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$36Median$47.75High$57

261 RN postings with published pay in North Carolina, 255 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 261 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse - Veterans Affairs Surgery Quality Improvement Program Quality Consultant (VASQIP)Permanent
    $86k–$144k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Fayetteville, NC · posted today
  2. Clinical Nurse Specialist - CardiacPermanent
    $92k–$134k/ year
    ECU Health · Greenville, NC · posted today

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