Nurse Practitioner salary in North Carolina
Nurse Practitioners in North Carolina earn a median of $60.11 per hour, about $125,020 a year, 3% below the U.S. median of $62.12. The middle half earn between $52.36 and $66.03 per hour. The highest median among North Carolina metro areas is in Winston-Salem, NC, at $63.84 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $60.11median pay per hour
- $125,020median pay per year
- 8,020nurse practitioners employed in North Carolina
- #38of 49 states by median pay
Nurse Practitioner pay in North Carolina: percentiles
| Level | North Carolina per hour | North Carolina per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $48.14 | $100,130 | $47.10 |
| Lower quartile | $52.36 | $108,910 | $52.86 |
| Median | $60.11 | $125,020 | $62.12 |
| Upper quartile | $66.03 | $137,340 | $71.91 |
| Top 10% | $76.17 | $158,430 | $81.71 |
Nurse Practitioner pay by metro area in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs North Carolina median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, NC | $63.84 | $132,790 | 680 | 6% above | $69.36 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $63.14 | $131,320 | 1,040 | 5% above | $64.33 |
| Burlington, NC | $62.93 | $130,890 | 80 | 5% above | $67.52 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $62.81 | $130,650 | 1,530 | 4% above | $64.52 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $61.32 | $127,540 | 1,400 | 2% above | $62.85 |
| Greenville, NC | $60.51 | $125,860 | 270 | 1% above | $68.45 |
| Wilmington, NC | $60.20 | $125,220 | 310 | in line with | $62.43 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $59.43 | $123,610 | 370 | 1% below | $64.00 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $57.94 | $120,520 | 290 | 4% below | $65.48 |
| Asheville, NC | $57.55 | $119,700 | 440 | 4% below | $59.63 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $57.43 | $119,460 | 140 | 4% below | — |
| Fayetteville, NC | $56.68 | $117,900 | 230 | 6% below | $61.62 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $56.53 | $117,580 | 70 | 6% below | $61.39 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $54.65 | $113,680 | 40 | 9% below | $62.09 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $51.04 | $106,160 | 60 | 15% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Nurse Practitioner pay in states next to North Carolina
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with North Carolina |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $60.60 | $126,060 | 1% above North Carolina |
| South Carolina | $55.88 | $116,240 | 7% below North Carolina |
| Tennessee | $52.12 | $108,420 | 13% below North Carolina |
| Virginia | $59.72 | $124,210 | 1% below North Carolina |
What employers are posting in North Carolina
- 51roles with published pay
- $63.82median pay per hour
- $51–$88typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Advocate Health | 46 | $63.82 |
| Genesis Healthcare | 3 | $57.19 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $79.94 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 1 | $80.18 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 51 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in North Carolina?
The median is $60.11 per hour, about $125,020 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $48.14 and the top 10% earn over $76.17 (BLS, May 2024).
Which North Carolina city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Among North Carolina metro areas, Winston-Salem, NC has the highest median at $63.84 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does North Carolina rank for nurse practitioner pay?
North Carolina ranks 38th of 49 states by median nurse practitioner pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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