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How Much Does an NP Make in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC in 2026?

Typical pay for NPs in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, from federal wage data (May 2024), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across North Carolina.

$110,860
Typical pay a year
$53.30
Typical pay an hour
-14%
vs North Carolina · -16% vs US
380
NPs employed in the area
Where NP pay falls in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area
from starting out to the top earners
$95,560
Starting out
$101,130
First years
$110,860
Typical
$126,130
Experienced
$138,360
Top 10%

BLS OES May 2024 · Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

A typical NP in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, North Carolina earns $53.30 per hour, or $110,860 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2024). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $9,238 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $95,560, and the top 10% of earners make over $138,360.

That pay is 14% below the North Carolina figure of $128,990 and 16% below the national figure of $132,300. About 380 NPs work in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area.

NP pay in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area at a glance

  • Typical pay is $53.30 an hour, or $110,860 a year.
  • That is 14% below the North Carolina figure.
  • Entry-level positions typically offer around $95,560; the top 10% make over $138,360.

BLS OES May 2024

How much does an NP make in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area?

Pay in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area runs from entry-level positions at around $45.94 an hour to more than $66.52 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the North Carolina and national figures.

NP pay by career stage in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

NP pay by career stage in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area
Career stageEastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan areaNorth CarolinaUnited States
Starting out$95,560$45.94 an hour$103,530$49.77 an hour$101,340$48.72 an hour
First years$101,130$48.62 an hour$114,260$54.94 an hour$117,990$56.73 an hour
Typical NP$110,860$53.30 an hour$128,990$62.01 an hour$132,300$63.61 an hour
Experienced$126,130$60.64 an hour$142,180$68.36 an hour$156,700$75.34 an hour
Top 10%$138,360$66.52 an hour$164,320$79.00 an hour$174,420$83.86 an hour

BLS OES May 2024 (the latest vintage BLS published for this area; state and national columns are May 2025) · city figures cover Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area as BLS defines it

How Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area compares with other North Carolina cities

Durham pays NPs the most in North Carolina at $132,300 a year, $21,440 more than Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area. The lowest-paying area in the state is Rocky Mount at $117,880.

Typical NP pay by metro area in North Carolina
#CityTypical payHourlyVs Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan areaNPs employed
1Durham
metro incl. Chapel Hill
$132,300$63.61+19%1,450
2Greensboro
metro incl. High Point
$132,230$63.57+19%820
3Burlington$131,980$63.45+19%80
4Salem
metro incl. Winston
$130,840$62.90+18%750
5Greenville$130,430$62.71+18%280
6Charlotte$130,310$62.65+18%1,970
7Raleigh
metro incl. Cary
$128,150$61.61+16%1,510
8Asheville$127,770$61.43+15%520
9Morganton
metro incl. Hickory · Lenoir
$126,620$60.87+14%300
10Wilmington$124,990$60.09+13%390
11Norfolk
metro incl. Chesapeake
$124,530$59.87+12%1,300
12Pinehurst
metro incl. Southern Pines
$124,520$59.87+12%110
13Goldsboro$122,950$59.11+11%90
14Fayetteville$121,410$58.37+10%210
15Jacksonville$120,700$58.03+9%70
16Rocky Mount$117,880$56.67+6%40

Every metro area in North Carolina with NP wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · North Carolina typical pay $128,990

Is Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area a good place to work as an NP?

-16%
vs national pay · -14% vs North Carolina
380
NPs employed in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

NPs in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $110,860 a year, 16% below the national rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an NP make in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC?
A typical NP in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area earns $110,860 a year, or $53.30 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2024. Entry-level pay runs about $95,560 and the top 10% earn over $138,360.
How much does an NP make an hour in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area?
Typical hourly pay for NPs in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area is $53.30. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $45.94, and the top 10% earn over $66.52 an hour.
What is the starting pay for an NP in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area?
Entry-level NP positions in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area typically offer around $45.94 an hour, or $95,560 a year.
Is NP pay in Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area higher than in the rest of North Carolina?
Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area pay is 14% below the North Carolina figure of $128,990 a year. Durham pays the most in North Carolina at $132,300.

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