Nurse Practitioners Salary in Wilmington, NC

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

Median annual salary $125,220 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $60.20
10th percentile $93,610
90th percentile $157,780
Employed locally 310
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,610
    25th
    $104,300
    50th (median)
    $125,220
    75th
    $133,290
    90th
    $157,780

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 170% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 70% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Wilmington?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Wilmington, NC is $60.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.99 or more per hour.

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Wilmington, NC is 3.1% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $93,610 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,300.