PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Registered Nurse - Part-time
Acadia Healthcare · Wilmington, NC
$36.00–$40.00/ hour
Registered Nurse jobs in Wilmington, NC
The median registered nurse pay in the Wilmington area is $36.40 per hour ($75,710 a year), with the typical range running from $36.04 to $47.04. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Wilmington. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Wilmington. The free report below lists employers near Wilmington and what they pay.
- $36.40median pay per hour, Wilmington
- $36–$47typical range per hour
- 4,400registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 8% below the North Carolina statewide median of $39.36 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 4,400 registered nurses employed in the Wilmington metro area, 23.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.11).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.78 | $64,020 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.04 | $74,960 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.40 | $75,710 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.04 | $97,840 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.04 | $97,840 | 5% above U.S. median |
How Wilmington ranks
- 340th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 325th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 12th 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 Wilmington
- Overall prices in Wilmington run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.40 median hour buys what $37.75 buys at the national price level, 16% 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 Wilmington paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,310
- Per year: $65,520
- Per month: $5,460
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Wilmington
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,463 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,019 |
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 Wilmington
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Wilmington, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Wilmington, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Wilmington Treatment Center Wilmington, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in New Hanover County
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include New Hanover County (2 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville, NC | 46 mi | $37.43/hr | 70,840 |
| Fayetteville, NC | 86 mi | $39.07/hr | 209,496 |
| Greenville, NC | 100 mi | $38.88/hr | 95,138 |
| Apex, NC | 119 mi | $40.80/hr | 75,977 |
| Raleigh, NC | 120 mi | $40.80/hr | 499,825 |
| Cary, NC | 121 mi | $40.80/hr | 182,659 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Wilmington, NC?
Registered Nurses in the Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $36.40 per hour, about $75,710 a year. The middle half earn between $36.04 and $47.04 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Wilmington a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Wilmington ranks 325th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 340th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Wilmington?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Wilmington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Wilmington.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Wilmington 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 Wilmington in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include New Hanover 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 Wilmington?
The federal per diem benchmark in Wilmington is $135 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,463 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Wilmington?
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Your RN pay reportWilmington, 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
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
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