North Carolina, NC · 2026
Nurse Practitioners Salary in North Carolina (2026)
Average across 6 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$124,121
per year
State Median
$121,967
per year
vs National Average
-3%
national avg: $128,490
25th %ile
$103,323
Entry
Average
$124,121
State avg
75th %ile
$135,829
Senior
Nurse Practitioners Salary by City in North Carolina
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $130,802 | +5% | +5.1% |
| Durham, NC | $127,719 | +3% | +6.3% |
| Charlotte, NC | $126,948 | +2% | +6.2% |
| Greensboro, NC | $121,551 | -2% | +3.7% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $119,238 | -4% | +2.3% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $118,467 | -5% | +4.4% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Nurse Practitioners salaries stack up across North Carolina cities.