Registered Nurses Salary in Western North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $79,600 -15% vs national
Median hourly $38.27
10th percentile $62,520
90th percentile $99,830
Employed locally 4,620
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,520
    25th
    $67,340
    50th (median)
    $79,600
    75th
    $85,990
    90th
    $99,830

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,950
    Paramedics $46,280
    Emergency Medical Technicians $39,160
    Pharmacists $131,130
    Physicians, All Other $371,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Western North Carolina is $38.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.69 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Western North Carolina is 15% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $62,520 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,340.