Travel Nurse Pay in North Carolina
Discover average travel nurse pay rates, stipends, and take-home calculations for North Carolina. Use our free calculator below to estimate your earnings.
Data reviewed July 3, 2026 · 50 states, 221 cities, FY2026 GSA rates
Pay figures on this page are our own editorial estimates, reviewed July 31, 2026 — not survey or government wage data. How we produce these numbers.
Calculate Your Pay in North Carolina
Use our calculator to estimate your take-home pay in North Carolina, including cost of living analysis to see your true discretionary income.
Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
Estimate your take-home pay, taxes, and blended rate in seconds.
Federal tax applies to wages after the $16,100 standard deduction; FICA applies to all wages. Tax-free stipends are excluded from both.
Same-state assignment — you file one resident return in your home state.
State income tax not included
We do not yet have a sourced bracket schedule for this state, so we are not estimating its income tax. A wrong state figure is worse than none. Federal and FICA figures above are complete and sourced; your true net pay will be lower than gross by more than the amounts shown, so the take-home figures on this page are labelled "before state tax" rather than presented as final net pay.
Overtime (Optional)
Blended Hourly Rate
$92.61
Based on 36 hours in NC.
Gross Weekly Pay
$3,334
Taxable Weekly Income
$1,584
Estimated Weekly Taxes
$300
Federal + FICA only; state income tax not included
Net Before State Tax
$3,034
After federal + FICA; your state tax will lower this
Assignment Projections
13-Week Assignment
$39,444
Net before state tax
26-Week Assignment
$78,888
Net before state tax
Annual (52 weeks)
$157,776
Net before state tax
Take Home vs Taxes
Before state tax
$3,034
per week
Federal + FICA
$300
per week
Total Gross: $3,334 per week
🏠 Housing Stipend Analysis
Your Weekly Housing Stipend
$1,190
≈ $5,153/month
Est. 1BR Rent in North Carolina
$1,100
Monthly average
✅ Potential Tax-Free Pocket Money
+$4,053
Your stipend covers rent with $4,053 left over each month.
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Average Travel Nurse Pay in North Carolina
These are average pay rates for travel nurses in North Carolina. Actual pay varies by specialty, experience, and facility. Use our pay calculator to estimate your specific take-home pay.
Hourly Rate
$44/hr
Weekly Gross
$1,760
Annual
$91,520
GSA Per Diem Rates for North Carolina
Lodging
$170/night
Meals & Incidentals (M&IE)
$80/day
These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts for travel nurses in North Carolina.
Tax Information for North Carolina
Cost of Living in North Carolina
Cost of Living Index
96.5
Below national average
Housing
Moderate
Utilities
Moderate
How NC Compares: Hourly Pay Estimates
Data source: these are TravelNurseCalc's own editorial estimates, last reviewed July 31, 2026. They are not survey, government or submitted-rate data, and they are quoted on a 40-hour full-time-equivalent basis, not a 36-hour contract. Actual pay varies by facility, experience and contract terms. See the methodology for what is sourced and what is ours.
NC estimate
$44/hr
Editorial estimate, 40-hour basis
Mean of all 50 state estimates
$47/hr
Simple average, not weighted by nurse headcount
Estimated Pay by Specialty
$55/hr
$54/hr
$56/hr
$52/hr
$48/hr
$53/hr
$54/hr
$55/hr
$49/hr
$51/hr
$54/hr
$50/hr
$130/hr
$62/hr
NC vs. the Highest-Estimate States
$58/hr
$58/hr
$56/hr
$56/hr
$55/hr
$44/hr
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Popular Cities for Travel Nurses in North Carolina
These are the most popular cities for travel nurse assignments in North Carolina. Click on any city to see detailed pay information, cost of living, and job opportunities. Use our state comparison tool to compare pay across different states.
Asheville
Avg Pay: $50/hr
1BR Rent: $1300/mo
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Chapel Hill
Avg Pay: $51/hr
1BR Rent: $1300/mo
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Charlotte
Avg Pay: $50/hr
1BR Rent: $1400/mo
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Concord
Avg Pay: $44/hr
1BR Rent: $1000/mo
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Durham
Avg Pay: $52/hr
1BR Rent: $1300/mo
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Fayetteville
Avg Pay: $49/hr
1BR Rent: $900/mo
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Greensboro
Avg Pay: $50/hr
1BR Rent: $1000/mo
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Greenville
Avg Pay: $44/hr
1BR Rent: $1000/mo
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Raleigh
Avg Pay: $51/hr
1BR Rent: $1300/mo
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Wilmington
Avg Pay: $49/hr
1BR Rent: $1200/mo
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Winston-Salem
Avg Pay: $50/hr
1BR Rent: $950/mo
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View all state pay guides or search for specific cities using our calculator.
North Carolina Pay by Nursing Specialty
Pay varies significantly by specialty. Select a specialty to see detailed salary data for North Carolina:
ICU
$48/hr
~$1,728/wk
Very High DemandER
$48/hr
~$1,728/wk
Very High DemandOR
$49/hr
~$1,764/wk
High DemandLabor & Delivery
$46/hr
~$1,656/wk
High DemandMed-Surg
$44/hr
~$1,584/wk
Very High DemandPACU
$47/hr
~$1,692/wk
High DemandNICU
$48/hr
~$1,728/wk
High DemandPICU
$48/hr
~$1,728/wk
High DemandPsychiatric
$45/hr
~$1,620/wk
Moderate DemandOncology
$46/hr
~$1,656/wk
High DemandCardiac
$48/hr
~$1,728/wk
High DemandTelemetry
$46/hr
~$1,656/wk
High DemandCRNA
$104/hr
~$3,744/wk
Very High DemandCath Lab
$50/hr
~$1,800/wk
High DemandTop Hospitals in North Carolina
- Duke University Hospital
- UNC Medical Center
- Atrium Health
Nursing License Requirements for North Carolina
Cost of Living in North Carolina
Average 1BR Rent
$1,100/mo
Cost of Living Index
96.5
National avg = 100
Housing Cost
Moderate
Tip: Use our pay calculator to see how your take-home pay compares to the cost of living in North Carolina. Consider that rent in North Carolina is lower than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do travel nurses make in North Carolina?
Travel nurses in North Carolina typically earn between $39 and $54 per hour in taxable wages, with an average of $44/hr. When including tax-free stipends, the blended hourly rate ranges from $51-66 per hour.
What are the GSA rates for North Carolina?
The GSA per diem rates for North Carolina are: Lodging: $170/night, and Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE): $80/day — GSA publishes M&IE as a single combined rate, not a separate incidentals figure. These rates determine the maximum tax-free stipend amounts travel nurses can receive. For official rates, visit [GSA.gov](https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates).
Is North Carolina tax-friendly for travel nurses?
North Carolina does levy a state income tax — we don't publish a specific rate here, since we only compute exact state tax for the 9 states with no wage income tax at all (see our methodology). You'll pay federal tax and FICA on your taxable wages regardless of state.
What is the cost of living in North Carolina?
The cost of living index in North Carolina is 96.5, which is below the national average. Housing costs are moderate, and utilities are moderate.
Do I need a separate license to work in North Carolina?
North Carolina is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so if you have a compact license, you can work here without additional licensing. The license costs $200 and typically takes 2-4 weeks to process.