salary$128,150 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$103,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,520per year
Jobs in the area1,510people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Cary?
Cheap. Rent of $2,050 a month takes 19.2% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Cary, NC?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area is $128,150 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $103,200 and $170,520.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Cary?
Typical rent of $2,050 a month takes 19.2% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area.