salary$124,990 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Wilmington, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$100,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$158,060per year
Jobs in the area390people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Wilmington?
Cheap. Rent of $1,730 a month takes 16.6% 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 Wilmington, NC?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Wilmington, NC area is $124,990 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $100,000 and $158,060.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Wilmington?
Typical rent of $1,730 a month takes 16.6% 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 Wilmington, NC metro area.