Entry Level Registered Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC
Average salary $90,801 · from 1 active job market data points · Updated Apr 15, 2026
$80k–$100k
Purchasing Power
142
42% more purchasing power than the US average
Market Demand
-33%
33% fewer open roles than the national average
Career Growth
+20%
20% salary range from median to senior level
Talent Scarcity
0.6/10
0.6/10 scarcity leverage — low talent-to-demand ratio
Skills That Drive Each Salary Tier — Registered Nurse in Winston Salem
New nurses are making critical mistakes due to lack of experience and proper mentorship.
US nurses are moving to Canada because they feel burned out, unsupported, or uneasy about where things are going.
Career intelligence for Entry Level Registered Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC. Data sourced from live job postings,
Bureau of Labor Statistics regional data, and Jobs Jobs Jobs market analysis.
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