May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Registered Nurses Salary in North Carolina

The median annual salary for registered nurses in North Carolina is $84,350, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$3,244
Federal income tax-$374
Social Security-$201
Medicare-$47
State income tax (NC)-$110
Net take-home$2,512
Annual net: $65,313Effective rate: 22.6%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and North Carolina state rules; local taxes excluded.

Registered Nurses pay across North Carolina scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of registered nurses in North Carolina earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the North Carolina paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Registered Nurses salary in North Carolina?

The median annual salary for registered nurses in North Carolina is $84,350 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $2,512 per biweekly check.

How much does a registered nurses take home in North Carolina after taxes?

On the median salary of $84,350, a single filer in North Carolina takes home approximately $2,512 every two weeks ($3,244 gross). The effective tax rate is 22.6%.

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