Healthcare Charlotte, NC Pop. 874,579

Registered Nurse Salary in Charlotte, North Carolina

The median registered nurse salary in Charlotte, NC is $79,596 per year, which is 2% below the national median and 6.5% above the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$79,596
vs State Avg
+$4,874
vs National
$-1,624
Cost of Living
98%

Registered Nurse Salary in Charlotte by Experience

In Charlotte, an entry-level registered nurse earns around $56,840, while experienced professionals earn up to $112,700 per year. The local cost of living index is 98% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$56,840
$-1,160 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$80,360
$-1,640 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$112,700
$-2,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Charlotte, NC

Percentile Charlotte
10th Percentile $56,252
25th Percentile $65,464
Median (50th) $79,596
75th Percentile $99,078
90th Percentile $118,384

Registered Nurse Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

Raleigh, NC
$79,596
Pop. 467,665
Durham, NC
$77,159
Pop. 283,506
Greensboro, NC
$71,474
Pop. 299,035
Winston-Salem, NC
$69,849
Pop. 249,545

How to Become a Registered Nurse in Charlotte

Education

Most registered nurse positions require a bachelor's degree. Charlotte and the surrounding North Carolina area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentMedication AdministrationCritical ThinkingCommunicationEMR SystemsBLS/ACLS

Job Outlook

Nationally, registered nurse employment is projected to grow 6% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Charlotte may vary based on local industry and population growth.