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Registered Nurses average salary by city in North Carolina
- Charlotte$93,240
- Burlington$92,600
- Greenville$92,160
- Fayetteville$91,990
- Raleigh$91,890
- Winston-Salem$91,430
- Greensboro$90,430
- Asheville$89,130
- Goldsboro$88,800
- Jacksonville$88,250
- Wilmington$87,900
- Rocky Mount$86,170
- Pinehurst$85,000
- Hickory$84,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $93,240 | $90,620 | $81,160 | $71,213 | 97 |
| Burlington | $92,600 | $84,180 | $79,820 | $70,788 | 93 |
| Greenville | $92,160 | $81,670 | $81,480 | $70,496 | 88 |
| Fayetteville | $91,990 | $83,060 | $76,780 | $70,383 | 92 |
| Raleigh | $91,890 | $84,830 | $78,430 | $70,317 | 98 |
| Winston-Salem | $91,430 | $86,120 | $78,820 | $70,012 | 92 |
| Greensboro | $90,430 | $82,860 | $77,650 | $69,348 | 93 |
| Asheville | $89,130 | $81,590 | $77,620 | $68,485 | 97 |
| Goldsboro | $88,800 | $82,740 | $71,860 | $68,266 | 88 |
| Jacksonville | $88,250 | $84,750 | $66,760 | $67,901 | 92 |
| Wilmington | $87,900 | $80,970 | $79,540 | $67,669 | 96 |
| Rocky Mount | $86,170 | $82,300 | $74,320 | $66,521 | 88 |
| Pinehurst | $85,000 | $81,520 | $77,000 | $65,745 | 88 |
| Hickory | $84,510 | $80,060 | $77,320 | $65,420 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1141.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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