North Carolina, NC · 2026
Registered Nurses Salary in North Carolina (2026)
Average across 6 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$91,267
per year
State Median
$83,143
per year
vs National Average
-3%
national avg: $94,480
25th %ile
$73,406
Entry
Average
$91,267
State avg
75th %ile
$101,111
Senior
Registered Nurses Salary by City in North Carolina
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $96,180 | +5% | +5.8% |
| Durham, NC | $93,913 | +3% | +2.4% |
| Charlotte, NC | $93,346 | +2% | +4.2% |
| Greensboro, NC | $89,378 | -2% | +4% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $87,677 | -4% | +4.6% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $87,110 | -5% | +5.5% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Registered Nurses salaries stack up across North Carolina cities.