salary$130,310 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$107,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,490per year
Jobs in the area1,970people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Charlotte?
Cheap. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 17.3% 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 Charlotte, NC?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC area is $130,310 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $107,350 and $170,490.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Charlotte?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 17.3% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area.