Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| North Carolina | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $128,990 | $135,791 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $62.01 | $65.28 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $136,787.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $134,915 | $105,000 | $162,750 | 101 |
| Charlotte | $131,060 | $102,000 | $158,100 | 100 |
The median annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner in North Carolina is $128,990, or about $62.01 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Nurse Practitioners is $135,791. North Carolina is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level nurse practitioners in North Carolina typically earn from $105,000 depending on the city and employer.
With 9,800 nurse practitioner jobs on record and a median salary of $128,990, North Carolina offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.