Nurse Practitioners Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $123,610 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $59.43
10th percentile $100,480
90th percentile $153,120
Employed locally 370
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,480
    25th
    $105,780
    50th (median)
    $123,610
    75th
    $130,400
    90th
    $153,120

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 196% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 96% 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,210
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,720
    Physicians, All Other $364,620
    Pharmacists $133,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $53,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Greensboro, NC is $59.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.27 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Greensboro, NC is 4.3% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $100,480 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,780.