Nurse Practitioners Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $117,900 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $56.68
10th percentile $83,220
90th percentile $149,460
Employed locally 230
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,220
    25th
    $104,800
    50th (median)
    $117,900
    75th
    $135,930
    90th
    $149,460

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 200% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 100% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $151,890
    Anchorage, AK $145,140
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $142,200
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $133,510
    Winston-Salem, NC $132,790

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,990
    Pharmacists $135,310
    Dental Hygienists $80,300
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $72,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Fayetteville, NC is $56.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.65 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Fayetteville, NC is 8.8% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $83,220 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,800.