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Nurse Practitioner Salary

Nurse practitioners provide primary and specialty healthcare with prescribing authority.

Median: $120,680 Growth: 45% BLS Data

Nurse Practitioner Salary Range

Entry Level

$95,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$120,000

5-10 years

Senior Level

$150,000

10+ years

Salary Percentiles

10th Percentile $89,330

25th Percentile $103,790

Median (50th) $120,680

75th Percentile $141,240

90th Percentile $163,350

Top Paying States for Nurse Practitioners

1 California

$155,000

2 New Jersey

$140,000

3 Washington

$135,000

4 New York

$132,000

5 Massachusetts

$130,000

Job Outlook & Education

Growth Rate

+45%

Much Faster Than Average

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing

How Much Do Nurse Practitioners Make?

The median annual salary for a nurse practitioner in the United States is $120,680 as of 2026. This means half of nurse practitioners earn more than this amount, and half earn less.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years): $95,000
Mid Career (5-10 years): $120,000
Senior Level (10+ years): $150,000

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Hourly Equivalent

Based on 2,080 work hours/year

$58/hr

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What Can a Nurse Practitioner Afford?

Based on median salary of $120,680

Max Rent $3,000/mo

Max Car Payment $1,200/mo

Monthly Savings $1,441/mo

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