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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Nurse Practitioners salary in Charlotte, North Carolina

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Charlotte metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$130,650
Mean annual$125,280
Range (10th to 90th)$82,520 to $163,160
Charlotte, North Carolina employment1,530
State vs national+0.5% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Charlotte nurse practitioners fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$82,52025TH$109,580MEDIAN$130,65075TH$137,65090TH$163,160

The middle 50% of workers earn between $109,580 and $137,650, with a median of $130,650.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Master's degree

  • Experience

    Internship/residency

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5
  • English Language

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Inductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Problem Sensitivity

    Ability

    4.3 / 5
  • Biology

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Psychology

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.

  2. 02

    Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.

  3. 03

    Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.

  4. 04

    Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.

  5. 05

    Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.

  6. 06

    Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies, based on such patient characteristics as age and gender.

  7. 07

    Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

  8. 08

    Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.

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Other metros in North Carolina

How the Charlotte metro compares to other major North Carolina metro areas for nurse practitioners.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Nurse Practitioners in Charlotte, North Carolina?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners in the Charlotte metropolitan area is $130,650.
Does Charlotte pay more than the North Carolina state average for Nurse Practitioners?
The Charlotte metro median is +4.5% versus the North Carolina state median of $125,020.
How does Charlotte compare to the national median for Nurse Practitioners?
The Charlotte metro median is +0.5% versus the BLS national figure of $130,023.
What is the salary range for Nurse Practitioners in Charlotte?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $82,520 and the 90th-percentile at $163,160 for the Charlotte metro area.
What education is required for Nurse Practitioners?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Charlotte CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.