Nurse Practitioners Salary in Eastern North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $110,860 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $53.30
10th percentile $95,560
90th percentile $138,360
Employed locally 380
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,560
    25th
    $101,130
    50th (median)
    $110,860
    75th
    $126,130
    90th
    $138,360

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,760
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,230
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,750
    Pharmacists $132,510
    Paramedics $47,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Eastern North Carolina is $53.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Eastern North Carolina is 14.2% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $95,560 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,130.