UT · St. George · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Practitioner jobs in St. George, UT

Nurse Practitioners in the St. George area earn a median of $64.76 per hour, about $134,700 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $52.16 and $78.02. That ranks 68th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 103rd of 336 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in St. George. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near St. George.

Nurse Practitioner pay in St. George, UT

The metro median is 7% above the Utah statewide median of $60.43 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 190 nurse practitioners employed in the St. George metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.50$73,84043% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$52.16$108,49016% below U.S. median
Median$64.76$134,7004% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$78.02$162,28026% above U.S. median
Top 10%$92.99$193,42050% above U.S. median

How St. George ranks

  • 68th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 103rd of 336 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 5 Utah 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 St. George

  • Overall prices in St. George run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $64.76 median hour buys what $66.54 buys at the national price level, 7% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,331
  • Per year: $116,568
  • Per month: $9,714

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

Travel assignment per diem in St. George

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Nurse Practitioner roles in Utah

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Hospitals in St. George

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St. George Regional Hospital
St George, UT
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes

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

Primary care shortage areas in Washington County

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Washington County (1 population-group, 5 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 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
North Las Vegas, NV100 mi$76.89/hr294,034
Henderson, NV109 mi$76.89/hr350,039
Las Vegas, NV110 mi$76.89/hr678,922
Flagstaff, AZ170 mi$67.16/hr77,539
Lake Havasu City, AZ183 mi$64.37/hr59,037
Prescott Valley, AZ185 mi$61.05/hr51,440

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License and tax basics in Utah

Utah is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Utah license by endorsement.

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

Utah state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in St. George

St. George city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nurse practitioners make in St. George, UT?

Nurse Practitioners in the St. George metro area have a median pay of $64.76 per hour, about $134,700 a year. The middle half earn between $52.16 and $78.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is St. George a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?

St. George ranks 103rd of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 68th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse practitioners work in St. George?

CMS lists 1 hospital in St. George, led by St. George Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Utah license to work in St. George as a nurse practitioner?

Utah is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Utah license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is St. George in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 6 active primary care shortage designations that include Washington 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 St. George?

The federal per diem benchmark in St. George is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Lifestance HealthDraper, UT · 2 postings$104.08/ hr$81–$121
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 4 postings$96.91/ hr$86–$108
  • Sharp HealthCareSan Diego, CA · 6 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104
  • Sharp HealthcareSan Diego, CA · 3 postings$92.12/ hr$80–$104

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Low$51Median$100.96High$121

3 NP postings with published pay in Utah, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 NP roles

  1. Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)Permanent
    $106k–$138k/ year
    U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command · Salt Lake City, UT · posted today
  2. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (2 yrs exp.)-OutpatientPermanent
    $195k–$251k/ year
    Lifestance Health · Riverton, UT · posted 29 days ago

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