salary$82,860 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,400per year
Top pay (top 10%)$122,560per year
Jobs in the area6,240people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford High Point?
Cheap. Rent of $1,248 a month takes 18.1% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in High Point, NC?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Greensboro-High Point, NC area is $82,860 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $66,400 and $122,560.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in High Point?
Typical rent of $1,248 a month takes 18.1% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area.