High-paying nursing jobs in Cary

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 889 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $17.73 and $116 per hour. Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Cary, NC.

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Updated Nov 14, 2026
Job title
Cary, NC
North Carolina
Job openings (Cary)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Cary

$116 per hour

North Carolina

$159 per hour

Advanced Practice Provider

Cary

$143,820 per year

North Carolina

$116,708 per year

Psychiatric-mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Cary

$142,998 per year

North Carolina

$137,287 per year

Nurse Practitioner

Cary

$115,117 per year

North Carolina

$120,638 per year

Nurse

Cary

$38.29 per hour

North Carolina

$42.62 per hour

Registered Nurse

Cary

$37.88 per hour

North Carolina

$50.82 per hour

Nursing Supervisor

Cary

$77,618 per year

North Carolina

$94,603 per year

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Cary

$33.91 per hour

North Carolina

$65.57 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cary

$28.77 per hour

North Carolina

$32.98 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Cary

$17.73 per hour

North Carolina

$17.74 per hour

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