High-paying nursing jobs in Chapel Hill

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 765 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $40,887 and $128,236 per year. Registered Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Chapel Hill, NC.

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Updated Oct 29, 2026
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Chapel Hill, NC
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Job openings (Chapel Hill)

Nurse Practitioner

Chapel Hill

$71.97 per hour

North Carolina

$89.67 per hour

Advanced Practice Provider

Chapel Hill

$128,236 per year

North Carolina

$115,291 per year

Registered Nurse - Icu

Chapel Hill

$2,012 per week

North Carolina

$1,870 per week

Registered Nurse

Chapel Hill

$1,936 per week

North Carolina

$1,988 per week

Registered Nurse II

Chapel Hill

$40.89 per hour

North Carolina

$40.82 per hour

Registered Nurse - Acute Care

Chapel Hill

$40.69 per hour

North Carolina

$32.20 per hour

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Chapel Hill

$39.20 per hour

North Carolina

$62.38 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Chapel Hill

$27.33 per hour

North Carolina

$32.95 per hour

Nurse Extern

Chapel Hill

$19.74 per hour

North Carolina

$18.03 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Chapel Hill

$18.10 per hour

North Carolina

$17.74 per hour

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