Registered Nurse Salary in Raleigh, NC
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$79,598
Hourly Rate
$38.27
/hour
Jobs in Area
2,728
employed
Registered Nurse Salary Range in Raleigh, NC
Annual Salary Range
$50k
10th percentile
$65k
25th
$96k
75th
$119k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $50,204 | $24.14 |
| 25th Percentile | $65,173 | $31.33 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $79,598 | $38.27 |
| 75th Percentile | $95,596 | $45.96 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $118,586 | $57.01 |
| Average (Mean) | $85,778 | $41.24 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Registered Nurse salary in Raleigh, NC is $79,598 per year or $38.27 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Raleigh-Cary Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Raleigh, NC Compares
vs National Average
$81,220
vs North Carolina Average
$80,703
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$79,202
Cost of living in Raleigh, NC is 0.5% above the national average.
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