salary$86,120 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Winston-Salem, NC area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$71,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$105,490per year
Jobs in the area10,180people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Winston-Salem?
OK. Rent of $1,457 a month takes 20.3% 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 Winston-Salem, NC?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Winston-Salem, NC area is $86,120 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $71,550 and $105,490.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Winston-Salem?
Typical rent of $1,457 a month takes 20.3% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Winston-Salem, NC metro area.