High-paying nursing jobs in Wilmington

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 359 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $38,575 and $134,985 per year. Nursing Assistant, Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Wilmington, NC.

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Updated Nov 03, 2026
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Wilmington, NC
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Nurse Practitioner

Wilmington

$70.96 per hour

North Carolina

$89.66 per hour

Psychiatric-mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Wilmington

$134,985 per year

North Carolina

$137,467 per year

Registered Nurse

Wilmington

$1,940 per week

North Carolina

$1,987 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Wilmington

$1,915 per week

North Carolina

$1,847 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Wilmington

$1,910 per week

North Carolina

$1,853 per week

Registered Nurse - Home Health

Wilmington

$33.72 per hour

North Carolina

$62.51 per hour

Nursing Supervisor

Wilmington

$32.00 per hour

North Carolina

$40.70 per hour

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wilmington

$31.24 per hour

North Carolina

$32.96 per hour

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Wilmington

$29.62 per hour

North Carolina

$65.43 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Wilmington

$17.08 per hour

North Carolina

$17.73 per hour

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