Nurse Practitioners Salary in Rocky Mount, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rocky Mount, NC

Median annual salary $113,680 -12% vs national
Median hourly $54.65
10th percentile $98,170
90th percentile $148,040
Employed locally 40
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,170
    25th
    $102,130
    50th (median)
    $113,680
    75th
    $123,100
    90th
    $148,040

    Rocky Mount economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 198% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 98% 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 Rocky Mount, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,090
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,030
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,280
    Pharmacists $130,350
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $38,880
    Emergency Medical Technicians $39,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Rocky Mount?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Rocky Mount, NC is $54.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.36 or more per hour.

    Is Rocky Mount above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Rocky Mount, NC is 12% 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 Rocky Mount?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $98,170 per year in Rocky Mount, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,130.