Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Raleigh-Durham, NC?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$124,477 / yrTotal Pay
$117,364 / yrBase Pay
$7,113 / yrAdditional Pay

$124,477

 / yr
$86K$182K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Registered Nurse is $124,477 per year in the Raleigh-Durham, NC area, with an average salary of $117,364 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $7,113 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Registered Nurse in Raleigh-Durham, NC

$124,477 /yr
Registered Nurse
$141,490 /yr
Senior Registered Nurse
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For Registered Nurse in Raleigh-Durham, NC

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Top Paying Companies

For a Registered Nurse in Raleigh-Durham, NC

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Registered Nurse in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Employers include Aya Healthcare, Fresenius Medical Care - North America and DaVita.

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Aya Healthcare
$138,607/yr
3
DaVita
$135,774/yr
5
Rex Healthcare
$129,763/yr

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$66

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$117,724

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Top Paying Industries

For a Registered Nurse in Raleigh-Durham, NC

The top 4 paying industries for a Registered Nurse in Raleigh-Durham, NC are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $138,607, Healthcare with a median total pay of $127,363, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $117,724 and Education with a median total pay of $116,133.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$138,607

    9% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$127,363

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$117,724

    7% Lower than other industries

  • EducationEducation$116,133

    8% Lower than other industries

Human Resources & Staffing

The top paying company in Human Resources & Staffing for Registered Nurse is Aya Healthcare.

Aya HealthcareAya Healthcare$138,607/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?

Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.

How does the Registered nurse salary in Raleigh-Durham, NC compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Registered nurse in US is $71,403 per year based on 72,285 salary contributions, which is 8.09% more than the salary for a Registered nurse in Raleigh-Durham, NC. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Registered nurse gets the highest compensation are Centura Health Corporation, Kaiser Permanente and Nomad Health, Inc. . Bigger companies typically pay 25.5% more than smaller companies for a Registered nurse.

Recent Salaries Shared

For registered nurse in Raleigh-Durham, NC

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Registered Nurse, BSN

Raleigh-Durham, NC

 | 4-6 years

$34

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Registered Nurse, BSN

Raleigh-Durham, NC

 | 1-3 years

$30

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Registered Nurse, BSN

Raleigh-Durham, NC

 | 10-14 years

$48

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

10-14 years
2 days ago
Registered Nurse, BSN

Raleigh-Durham, NC

 | 1-3 years

$44

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Registered Nurse

Raleigh-Durham, NC

 | 1-3 years

$37

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
RN Float Pool

Raleigh-Durham, NC

 | 4-6 years

$46

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Registered Nurse, BSN

Raleigh-Durham, NC

 | 1-3 years

$35

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Per Diem RN

Raleigh-Durham, NC

 | 1-3 years

$47

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Registered Nurse

Raleigh-Durham, NC

 | 4-6 years

$64

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago

Registered Nurse pay FAQ in Raleigh-Durham, NC

The average salary for a Registered Nurse is $117,364 per year in Raleigh-Durham, NC. Salaries estimates are based on 154143 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Registered Nurse employees in Raleigh-Durham, NC.

The highest salary for a Registered Nurse in Raleigh-Durham, NC is $169,120 per year.

The lowest salary for a Registered Nurse in Raleigh-Durham, NC is $81,447 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Registered Nurse or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Registered Nurse.