Nurse Practitioners pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for nurse practitioners is $63.61 an hour ($132,300 a year). About 323,040 people work in this job there.
Pay range for nurse practitioners in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48.72 | $101,340 |
| 25% of workers | $56.73 | $117,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.61 | $132,300 |
| 75% of workers | $75.34 | $156,700 |
| 90% of workers | $83.86 | $174,420 |
Best-paying states for nurse practitioners
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $168,520 | 25,120 |
| New Jersey | $159,310 | 9,950 |
| Washington | $156,100 | 6,700 |
| Oregon | $155,680 | 2,820 |
| Alaska | $155,170 | 710 |
| New York | $153,510 | 22,890 |
| Massachusetts | $142,440 | 8,070 |
| Nevada | $140,670 | 1,930 |
| Connecticut | $138,470 | 3,750 |
| New Hampshire | $137,550 | 1,770 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $105,750
- Alaska · $155,170
- Arizona · $134,420
- Arkansas · $125,660
- California · $168,520
- Colorado · $132,930
- Connecticut · $138,470
- Delaware · $131,040
- District of Columbia · $135,880
- Florida · $129,510
- Georgia · $129,430
- Hawaii · $135,570
- Idaho · $132,540
- Illinois · $130,680
- Indiana · $128,830
- Iowa · $130,160
- Kansas · $126,650
- Kentucky · $122,870
- Louisiana · $125,600
- Maine · $130,260
- Maryland · $131,110
- Massachusetts · $142,440
- Michigan · $131,450
- Minnesota · $133,260
- Mississippi · $124,730
- Missouri · $129,930
- Montana · $137,210
- Nebraska · $132,130
- Nevada · $140,670
- New Hampshire · $137,550
- New Jersey · $159,310
- New Mexico · $137,520
- New York · $153,510
- North Carolina · $128,990
- North Dakota · $130,070
- Ohio · $124,870
- Oklahoma · $133,390
- Oregon · $155,680
- Pennsylvania · $130,140
- Rhode Island · $135,970
- South Carolina · $123,290
- South Dakota · $128,840
- Tennessee · $117,590
- Texas · $131,670
- Utah · $130,920
- Vermont · $134,740
- Virginia · $127,810
- Washington · $156,100
- West Virginia · $127,320
- Wisconsin · $131,980
Education, experience and outlook for nurse practitioners
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +41% over ten years, much faster than average · about 29,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $97,550 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,880 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $244,180 |
| Paramedics | $60,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $256,560 |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,040 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $335,550 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $292,910 |
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