Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Raleigh
Compared to North Carolina
Raleigh Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $118,410 or $56.93 per hour which is 5% more than the North Carolina average salary of $112,730.
| Average | Raleigh | North Carolina | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $56.93 | $54.20 | 5.04% |
| Annual Salary | $118,410 | $112,730 | 5.04% |
Compared to the U.S.
Raleigh Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $118,410 or $56.93 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.
| Average | Raleigh | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $56.93 | $56.75 | 0.32% |
| Annual Salary | $118,410 | $118,040 | 0.31% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Raleigh earns an average annual salary of $123,782 which compares to the North Carolina average annual salary of $112,730. per year.
Cost-of-living in Raleigh is 4% less than the North Carolina average, which means Raleigh residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to North Carolina average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $118,410 | 95.66% | $123,782 |
| North Carolina | $112,730 | 91.84% | $122,746 |
| U.S. | $118,040 | – | $118,040 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Raleigh, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $100,830 and $129,510 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $152,920, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $99,660, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 65 | Under $99,660 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 98 | $99,660 – $100,830 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 162 | $100,830 – $121,470 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 162 | $121,470 – $129,510 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 98 | $121,470 – $152,920 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 65 | Above $152,920 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $118,410, Raleigh Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($211,550).
However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($30,700), LPNs ($52,840), Registered Nurses ($72,280), Nursing Instructors ($72,500), and Nurse Midwives ($90,810).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $211,550 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $118,410 |
| Nurse Midwives | $90,810 |
| Nursing Instructors | $72,500 |
| Registered Nurses | $72,280 |
| LPNs | $52,840 |
| Nursing Assistants | $30,700 |
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