What RNs earn in Charlotte
Registered nurses in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro earn a median of $90,620 a year, 7% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $81,160 and $103,660, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Charlotte ranks #34 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $81,160 – $103,660 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,310 | $116,290 – $142,530 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $277,550 | $231,470 – $312,690 |
| Nurse Midwife | $128,110 | $118,420 – $141,130 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Charlotte nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,686 a month in Charlotte, which is roughly 22% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 27,010 RNs work in this metro, the #28 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 159 healthcare employers in Charlotte, Concord and Gastonia, including 71 behavioral health facilities, 33 long-term care facilities, 26 dialysis centers and 21 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Charlotte
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How much do registered nurses make in Charlotte?
The median RN salary in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro is $90,620 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $81,160 and $103,660.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Charlotte?
Nurse practitioners in the Charlotte metro earn a median of $130,310 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Charlotte?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,686 a month in Charlotte, roughly 22% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Charlotte?
Hospitals in the Charlotte area include Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast, Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health, Caromont Regional Medical Center. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Charlotte?
Browse current North Carolina openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Charlotte can find you, and compare pay using the North Carolina salary guide.