NY · Hempstead · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in Hempstead, NY

Pay for nurse practitioners in the Hempstead area centers on $73.46 per hour, or about $152,790 a year. The lower quarter earns under $64.96 and the upper quarter over $80.71. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Hempstead metro area. That ranks 27th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 142nd of 336 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Hempstead.

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PermanentPosted today

Nurse Practitioner

Premise Health · New York, NY

$155k–$165k/ year
  • Full Time Regular
  • Req 102038514144
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Who is hiring nurse practitioners near Hempstead

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Premise Health1$76.92
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation1$54.45

Nurse Practitioner pay in Hempstead, NY

The metro median is 5% above the New York statewide median of $69.90 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 19,850 nurse practitioners employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 2.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$51.55$107,22017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$64.96$135,1205% above U.S. median
Median$73.46$152,79018% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$80.71$167,88030% above U.S. median
Top 10%$93.62$194,73051% above U.S. median

How Hempstead ranks

  • 27th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 142nd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 11 New York 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 Hempstead

  • Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $73.46 median hour buys what $65.26 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Hempstead paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,645
  • Per year: $132,228
  • Per month: $11,019

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Hempstead

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$164
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,750
13-week assignment$22,750

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 the New York-Newark-Jersey City area

CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area, 15 of the 38 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nurse practitioners.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Hospital For Special Surgery
New York, NY
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson, NY
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, NY
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
New York-Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Nyu Langone Hospitals
New York, NY
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
St Charles Hospital
Port Jefferson, NY
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
White Plains Hospital Center
White Plains, NY
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Centrastate Medical Center
Freehold, NJ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Hunterdon Medical Center
Flemington, NJ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No

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

Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
New York, NY17 mi$73.46/hr8,478,072
New Rochelle, NY17 mi$73.46/hr85,512
Stamford, CT26 mi$68.36/hr139,134

Nurse Practitioner jobs in New York · Nurse Practitioner jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in New York

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

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

New York state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Hempstead

Hempstead city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in Hempstead, NY?

Nurse Practitioners in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $73.46 per hour, about $152,790 a year. The middle half earn between $64.96 and $80.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 142nd of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 27th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Hempstead?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hempstead.

Do I need a New York license to work in Hempstead as a nurse practitioner?

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

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Hempstead is $164 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,750 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your NP pay reportHempstead, NY · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 15 postings$82.44/ hr$64–$100
  • GoHealth Urgent CareLynbrook, NY · 8 postings$78.50/ hr$68–$89
  • United Health ServicesBinghamton, NY · 5 postings$69.01/ hr$62–$78

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

2What they are offering now

Low$67Median$78.50High$89

32 NP postings with published pay in New York, 31 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 32 NP roles

  1. Family Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Psychiatry Medical Services - Part-Time - NightsPermanent
    $170k–$188k/ year
    NewYork-Presbyterian · New York · posted today
  2. Nurse PractitionerPermanent
    $155k–$165k/ year
    Premise Health · New York, NY · posted today

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