PermanentPosted 29 days ago
RN Registered Nurse Home Health
Amedisys · Gastonia, NC
$74k–$93k/ year
Registered Nurse jobs in Gastonia, NC
Registered Nurses in the Gastonia area earn a median of $40.76 per hour, about $84,780 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.96 and $49.12. That ranks 144th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 214th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Gastonia. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Gastonia.
- $40.76median pay per hour, Charlotte
- $38–$49typical range per hour
- 25,440registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Levine Cancer Medical / Oncology Clinic, Gastonia
Advocate Health · Gastonia, NC
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BrightSpring Health Services · Gastonia, NC
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The metro median is 4% above the North Carolina statewide median of $39.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 25,440 registered nurses employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 19.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.28 | $67,140 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.96 | $78,960 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.76 | $84,780 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.12 | $102,170 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $51.58 | $107,290 | 15% above U.S. median |
How Gastonia ranks
- 144th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 214th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Gastonia
- Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.76 median hour buys what $41.87 buys at the national price level, 7% below 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 Gastonia paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,467
- Per year: $73,368
- Per month: $6,114
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Gastonia
| Item | Federal 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 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 (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).
Hospitals in Gastonia
CMS lists 1 hospital in Gastonia, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caromont Regional Medical Center Gastonia, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Gaston County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Gaston County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 20 mi | $40.76/hr | 943,476 |
| Huntersville, NC | 21 mi | $40.76/hr | 67,087 |
| Greenville, SC | 72 mi | $38.26/hr | 74,371 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 79 mi | $40.51/hr | 255,769 |
| Asheville, NC | 80 mi | $38.81/hr | 94,992 |
| High Point, NC | 84 mi | $40.48/hr | 118,601 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Gastonia, NC?
Registered Nurses in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $40.76 per hour, about $84,780 a year. The middle half earn between $37.96 and $49.12 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Gastonia a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 214th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 144th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Gastonia?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Gastonia. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gastonia.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Gastonia 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 Gastonia in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Gaston 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 Gastonia?
The federal per diem benchmark in Gastonia 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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Your RN pay reportGastonia, NC · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- 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
- BrightSpring Health ServicesWinston-Salem, NC · 4 postings$43.75/ hr$39–$48
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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
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