Nurse Practitioners Salary in Western North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $120,990 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $58.17
10th percentile $88,670
90th percentile $149,280
Employed locally 320
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $88,670
    25th
    $107,650
    50th (median)
    $120,990
    75th
    $130,510
    90th
    $149,280

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,600
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,380
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,950
    Paramedics$46,280
    Emergency Medical Technicians$39,160
    Pharmacists$131,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Western North Carolina is $58.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Western North Carolina is 6.4% 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $88,670 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,650.