salary$132,300 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$108,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$167,060per year
Jobs in the area1,450people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Durham?
Cheap. Rent of $1,797 a month takes 16.3% 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 Durham, NC?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area is $132,300 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $108,200 and $167,060.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Durham?
Typical rent of $1,797 a month takes 16.3% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metro area.