Nurse Practitioners Salary in Central North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $118,500 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $56.97
10th percentile $96,890
90th percentile $151,470
Employed locally 240
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,890
    25th
    $103,470
    50th (median)
    $118,500
    75th
    $131,130
    90th
    $151,470

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Related occupations in Central North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,540
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,190
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,060
    Pharmacists $133,620
    Paramedics $46,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Central North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Central North Carolina is $56.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.48 or more per hour.

    Is Central North Carolina above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Central North Carolina is 8.3% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Central North Carolina?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $96,890 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,470.