CA · Clovis · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Clovis, CA

The median nurse practitioner pay in the Clovis area is $77.67 per hour ($161,550 a year), with the typical range running from $65.98 to $83.27. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Clovis and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Clovis. The free report below lists employers near Clovis and what they pay.

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Who is hiring nurse practitioners near Clovis

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Valley Children's Healthcare2$103.69
One Medical1$62.30

Nurse Practitioner pay in Clovis, CA

The metro median is 3% below the California statewide median of $80.10 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 640 nurse practitioners employed in the Fresno metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.68).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$60.60$126,0502% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$65.98$137,2406% above U.S. median
Median$77.67$161,55025% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$83.27$173,20034% above U.S. median
Top 10%$98.19$204,24058% above U.S. median

How Clovis ranks

  • 15th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 7th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 14th of 24 California metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Clovis

  • Overall prices in Fresno run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $77.67 median hour buys what $76.03 buys at the national price level, 22% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Clovis paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,796
  • Per year: $139,806
  • Per month: $11,650

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fresno metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Clovis

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$129
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

Travel nurse practitioner assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Clovis

CMS lists 1 hospital in Clovis, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Clovis Community Medical Center
Clovis, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Fresno County

HRSA lists 36 active primary care shortage designations that include Fresno County (3 geographic, 3 population-group, 30 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Fresno, CA7 mi$77.67/hr550,105
Madera, CA24 mi$77.67/hr69,094
Hanford, CA35 mi$76.16/hr60,594
Visalia, CA40 mi$75.36/hr146,271
Tulare, CA47 mi$75.36/hr72,601
Merced, CA55 mi$73.61/hr96,073

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License and tax basics in California

California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here.

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

California state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Clovis

Clovis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Clovis, CA?

Nurse Practitioners in the Fresno metro area have a median pay of $77.67 per hour, about $161,550 a year. The middle half earn between $65.98 and $83.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Clovis a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

Fresno ranks 7th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 15th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Clovis?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Fresno area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Clovis.

Do I need a California license to work in Clovis as a nurse practitioner?

California is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the California board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Clovis in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 36 active primary care shortage designations that include Fresno County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Clovis?

The federal per diem benchmark in Clovis is $129 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your NP pay reportClovis, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 2 postings$117.72/ hr$101–$135
  • Valley Children's HealthcareFresno, CA · 2 postings$103.69/ hr$85–$123
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$69Median$91.13High$109

45 NP postings with published pay in California, 41 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 45 NP roles

  1. Advanced Practice NursePermanent
    $154k–$225k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Monterey, CA · posted today
  2. Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)Permanent
    $122k–$158k/ year
    U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command · San Diego, CA · posted today

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