DOL Median (North Carolina)
$62,213
vs National
-3.3%
National: $64,355BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,008
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$62,213
-3.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$64,355
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Registered Nurses in North Carolina earns $62,213 in nominal terms, which is 3.3% below the national average of $64,355. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,008 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority | $81,058 | 1 |
| BIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF NORTH CAROLINA, AN FMCNA COMPANY | $63,669 | 1 |
| BIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF NORTH CAROLINA, A FRES | $60,757 | 1 |
| PPD DEVELOPMENT, LP | $52,541 | 1 |
| Duke University Health System | N/A | 2 |
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Cardiologists · $500,000Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Neurologists · $342,500Physicians, All Other · $312,000Emergency Medicine Physicians · $284,448Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Registered Nurses make in North Carolina?
The median Registered Nurses salary in North Carolina is $62,213 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Registered Nurses?
A Registered Nurses in North Carolina earns 3.3% less than the national median of $64,355, or $65,008 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.