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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Japan

Nurse practitioners diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, and manage patient care with advanced training. The Japan median is $139,363 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$139,363
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,614
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$139,363
Yokohama, JP
Hourly (national)
$67.00
varies by city

Nurse Practitioner salary by city in Japan

CityPer year
Yokohama, JP$139,363
Sapporo, JP$139,363
Fukuoka, JP$139,363
Kawasaki, JP$139,363
Kobe, JP$139,363
Kyoto, JP$139,363
Saitama, JP$139,363
Hiroshima, JP$139,363
Sendai, JP$139,363
Tokyo, JP$106,190
Osaka, JP$83,086
Nagoya, JP$78,762

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a nurse practitioner make in Japan?
The national median nurse practitioner salary in Japan is about ￥22,560,000 per year (￥1,880,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ￥12,750,000 to ￥22,560,000.
Which Japan city pays nurse practitioners the most?
Yokohama, JP pays the most at about ￥22,560,000 per year.
Which Japan city pays nurse practitioners the least?
Among cities we cover, Nagoya, JP is on the lower end at about ￥12,750,000 per year for a nurse practitioner.
What is the typical salary range for a nurse practitioner in Japan?
Across Japan cities we cover, nurse practitioner pay commonly spans from about ￥9,020,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ￥30,004,800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Japan cities have nurse practitioner salary data?
Pay by Role publishes nurse practitioner pay for 12 cities in Japan, all shown in JPY.
Is nurse practitioner in demand in Japan?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +45% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Physician, Pharmacist.