NC · Wilmington · Updated October 15, 2026

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Wilmington, NC

Pay for telehealth / triage nurses in the Wilmington area centers on $36.40 per hour, or about $75,710 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.04 and the upper quarter over $47.04. That ranks 340th of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 325th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Wilmington. The free report below lists employers near Wilmington and what they pay.

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Wilmington, NC

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.78$64,02032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.04$74,96020% below U.S. median
Median$36.40$75,71019% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.04$97,8405% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.04$97,8405% 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

BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

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.

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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.

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Hospitals in Wilmington

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Wilmington.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Wilmington Treatment Center
Wilmington, NC
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Jacksonville, NC46 mi$37.43/hr70,840
Fayetteville, NC86 mi$39.07/hr209,496
Greenville, NC100 mi$38.88/hr95,138
Apex, NC119 mi$40.80/hr75,977
Raleigh, NC120 mi$40.80/hr499,825
Cary, NC121 mi$40.80/hr182,659

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in North Carolina

Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.

  • Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
  • Several years of clinical experience
  • Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation

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

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Common questions

How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Wilmington, NC?

Telehealth / Triage 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 telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?

Wilmington ranks 325th of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 340th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do telehealth / triage nurses work in Wilmington?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Wilmington, led by Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Wilmington as a telehealth / triage 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.

Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Wilmington?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
  • CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$48.12/ hr$35–$61

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2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$46.97High$57

27 Telehealth RN postings with published pay in the US, 20 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Telehealth RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse - Virtual Nurse Observation (VNO) - FT Nights (NOT a remote position)Remote
    $38.20–$57.30/ hour
    Advocate Health · Remote (NC hiring) · posted 14 days ago

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