Nurse Practitioners Salary in North Carolina: $128,990 Median Pay (May 2025 estimates)

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Median annual pay

$128,990 / year

2.5% below the national median

$62.92

Mean hourly wage

$130,870

Mean annual wage

9,800

Jobs in North Carolina

$62.01

Median hourly wage

Nurse Practitioners pay in North Carolina: the full picture

Nurse Practitioners in North Carolina earn a median of $128,990 per year ($62.01 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $130,870, across an estimated 9,800 jobs. That puts North Carolina 2.5% below the national median of $132,300 for nurse practitioners.

Measure	Pay
Mean hourly wage	$62.92
Median annual wage	$128,990
Mean annual wage	$130,870
Median hourly wage	$62.01
Total employment	9,800

How North Carolina compares

Median annual pay for nurse practitioners across the areas we track. The national median is included for reference.

North Carolina

$128,990

San Jose

$231,560

San Francisco

$219,080

Sacramento

$172,010

California

$168,520

Frequently asked questions

How much does a NP make in North Carolina?

The median annual wage is $128,990 ($62.01/hour). The mean is $130,870 per year.

Is North Carolina a good place for nurse practitioners pay-wise?

North Carolina pays 2.5% below the national median ($132,300), with about 9,800 jobs in the area.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.

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Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09. "Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less. "Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work (2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer, shift, experience, and certifications.