North Carolina, NC · 2026
Registered Nurses Salary in North Carolina (2026)
Average across 6 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$97,971
per year
State Median
$94,233
per year
vs National Average
-3%
national avg: $101,420
25th %ile
$77,599
Entry
Average
$97,971
State avg
75th %ile
$108,530
Senior
Registered Nurses Salary by City in North Carolina
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $103,245 | +5% | +3.6% |
| Durham, NC | $100,811 | +3% | +3.6% |
| Charlotte, NC | $100,202 | +2% | +3.6% |
| Greensboro, NC | $95,943 | -2% | +3.6% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $94,117 | -4% | +3.6% |
| Fayetteville, NC | $93,509 | -5% | +3.6% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Registered Nurses salaries stack up across North Carolina cities.