Registered Nurses pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,490 or more. The middle half of registered nurses in Winston-Salem earn between $78,820 and $103,600.
- $72K10th
- $79K25th
- $86KMedian
- $104K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $91,430 | $7,619 | $43.96 |
| Median | $86,120 | $7,177 | $41.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,820 | $6,568 | $37.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,600 | $8,633 | $49.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Registered Nurses pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Registered nurses in Winston-Salem earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($90,470) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($101,420). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $97,550.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $91,430 | $86,120 | $71,550 | $105,490 | 10,180 |
| North Carolina | $90,470 | $84,350 | $67,660 | $110,220 | 111,120 |
| United States | $101,420 | $97,550 | $68,940 | $137,470 | 3,379,720 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Registered Nurses salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $91,430, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $70,012 a year, or $5,834 a month and $2,693 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for registered nurses? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $91,430 buys what about $99,334 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Registered Nurses salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 6th of 14 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($93,240).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for registered nurses
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($194,950).
- San Jose, CA$194,950
- Vallejo, CA$182,820
- San Francisco, CA$176,900
- Santa Rosa, CA$170,000
- Sacramento, CA$164,200
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Registered Nurses salary in Winston-Salem: questions
How much do registered nurses make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$43.96 an hour on average, and $41.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level registered nurses salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the registered nurses take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $70,012 a year ($5,834 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $91,430.
Do registered nurses earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,420).
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; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.72, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.