Nurse Practitioner salary
The median nurse practitioner pay is $67.39 per hour, or about $140,171 a year, based on 424 postings with published pay from 60 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 424roles with published pay
- $67.39median pay per hour
- $52–$84typical published range
- 60employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56.00 | $116,486 |
| 25th percentile | $62.21 | $129,392 |
| Median | $67.39 | $140,171 |
| 75th percentile | $73.75 | $153,400 |
| 90th percentile | $83.84 | $174,387 |
Nurse Practitioner salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $62.12 per hour, about $129,210 a year, across 307,390 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $80.10 | $166,610 | 20,980 |
| New Jersey | $71.94 | $149,620 | 9,590 |
| Alaska | $69.93 | $145,450 | 570 |
| New York | $69.90 | $145,390 | 20,430 |
| Oregon | $69.52 | $144,600 | 2,430 |
| Washington | $67.41 | $140,220 | 4,790 |
| Connecticut | $66.81 | $138,960 | 3,680 |
| Massachusetts | $66.77 | $138,890 | 8,920 |
| New Mexico | $66.56 | $138,440 | 1,870 |
| Arizona | $64.32 | $133,790 | 7,540 |
| Montana | $64.25 | $133,640 | 1,050 |
| New Hampshire | $63.67 | $132,440 | 1,790 |
| District of Columbia | $63.16 | $131,380 | 790 |
| Hawaii | $62.95 | $130,940 | 470 |
| Rhode Island | $62.84 | $130,710 | 1,200 |
| Texas | $62.44 | $129,880 | 21,690 |
| Vermont | $62.37 | $129,740 | 680 |
| Iowa | $62.22 | $129,420 | 2,810 |
| Florida | $62.02 | $129,010 | 24,690 |
| Idaho | $61.99 | $128,940 | 1,570 |
| Illinois | $61.84 | $128,620 | 9,560 |
| Wisconsin | $61.82 | $128,580 | 4,950 |
| Minnesota | $61.81 | $128,570 | 8,690 |
| Indiana | $61.67 | $128,280 | 7,470 |
| Nebraska | $61.50 | $127,930 | 2,150 |
| Delaware | $61.45 | $127,810 | 1,210 |
| Wyoming | $61.42 | $127,750 | 440 |
| Pennsylvania | $61.25 | $127,400 | 10,860 |
| Ohio | $60.93 | $126,740 | 14,550 |
| Oklahoma | $60.90 | $126,670 | 3,020 |
| Missouri | $60.75 | $126,370 | 6,820 |
| Georgia | $60.60 | $126,060 | 10,580 |
| Louisiana | $60.57 | $125,980 | 4,480 |
| Utah | $60.43 | $125,700 | 2,860 |
| Michigan | $60.40 | $125,620 | 7,900 |
| Maryland | $60.35 | $125,530 | 6,640 |
| Maine | $60.12 | $125,040 | 1,630 |
| North Carolina | $60.11 | $125,020 | 8,020 |
| Kansas | $59.95 | $124,690 | 3,030 |
| Virginia | $59.72 | $124,210 | 6,470 |
| North Dakota | $59.24 | $123,220 | 1,260 |
| South Dakota | $58.94 | $122,600 | 950 |
| West Virginia | $58.48 | $121,640 | 2,280 |
| Mississippi | $57.35 | $119,290 | 4,170 |
| South Carolina | $55.88 | $116,240 | 5,850 |
| Kentucky | $54.74 | $113,870 | 4,710 |
| Arkansas | $54.64 | $113,660 | 3,350 |
| Tennessee | $52.12 | $108,420 | 14,300 |
| Alabama | $51.41 | $106,930 | 4,730 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $108.52 | $225,730 | 1,280 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $105.93 | $220,330 | 2,960 |
| Napa, CA | $104.03 | $216,380 | 90 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $82.28 | $171,150 | 210 |
| Vallejo, CA | $81.72 | $169,990 | 190 |
| Salinas, CA | $80.90 | $168,270 | 140 |
| El Centro, CA | $79.85 | $166,090 | 50 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $79.55 | $165,460 | 360 |
| Modesto, CA | $79.23 | $164,790 | 390 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $79.15 | $164,630 | 200 |
Nurse Practitioner pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 3 | $100.96 | $209,997 |
| California | 45 | $91.13 | $189,550 |
| New York | 32 | $78.50 | $163,280 |
| Texas | 3 | $77.88 | $161,990 |
| Maine | 6 | $71.90 | $149,552 |
| Washington | 13 | $71.45 | $148,616 |
| Massachusetts | 32 | $70.66 | $146,973 |
| Mississippi | 7 | $70.31 | $146,245 |
| Iowa | 4 | $69.01 | $143,541 |
| Minnesota | 31 | $68.91 | $143,333 |
| North Dakota | 6 | $68.91 | $143,333 |
| Ohio | 10 | $67.82 | $141,066 |
| Virginia | 28 | $67.50 | $140,400 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $66.83 | $139,006 |
| Delaware | 18 | $65.22 | $135,658 |
| Nevada | 6 | $64.19 | $133,515 |
| North Carolina | 51 | $63.82 | $132,746 |
| Wisconsin | 13 | $63.82 | $132,746 |
| Oregon | 3 | $62.30 | $129,584 |
| Colorado | 4 | $62.28 | $129,542 |
Nurse Practitioner wage offers in federal filings
What employers reported they would pay, alongside what they publish.
| State | Wage offers | Typical range / hr | Median / hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $69–$85 | $77.85 |
| New York | 9 | $68–$82 | $76.18 |
| Florida | 7 | $60–$85 | $67.54 |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026: 59 distinct offers, median $65.88 per hour. They are not job postings. The table lists states with at least 5 offers.
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Health | 1 | $130.38 | $271,190 |
| John Muir Health | 1 | $118.58 | $246,646 |
| Montage Health | 2 | $117.72 | $244,858 |
| Lifestance Health | 2 | $104.08 | $216,497 |
| Valley Children's Healthcare | 2 | $103.69 | $215,675 |
| MarinHealth | 4 | $96.91 | $201,562 |
| Sharp HealthCare | 6 | $92.12 | $191,610 |
| Sharp Healthcare | 3 | $92.12 | $191,610 |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | 2 | $91.13 | $189,550 |
| MemorialCare | 4 | $89.59 | $186,337 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 424 postings from 60 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make?
The median nurse practitioner pay across 424 postings with published pay is $67.39 per hour, about $140,171 a year. Half of the postings fall between $62 and $74 per hour.
Which states pay nurse practitioners the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are Utah ($100.96/hr), California ($91.13/hr), New York ($78.50/hr).
What do nurse practitioners get paid at other employers in North Carolina?
- Advocate HealthCharlotte, NC$63.82/hr
- Genesis HealthcareMount Olive, NC$57.19/hr
- Eden Internal Medicine PLLCEden, NC$53.81/hr
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