Nurse Practitioner Salary in United States
Nurse practitioners diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, and manage patient care with advanced training. The United States median is $156,000 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$156,000
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,000
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$205,000
Washington DC, DC
Hourly (national)
$75.00
varies by city
Nurse Practitioner salary by city in United States
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC, DC | $205,000 | $17,100 | +31% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $204,000 | $17,000 | +31% |
| San Diego, CA | $183,000 | $15,300 | +17% |
| Chicago, IL | $164,000 | $13,700 | +5% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $160,000 | $13,300 | +3% |
| The Bronx, NY | $156,000 | $13,000 | 0% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $156,000 | $13,000 | 0% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $156,000 | $13,000 | 0% |
| Dallas, TX | $145,000 | $12,100 | -7% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $144,000 | $12,000 | -8% |
| Houston, TX | $142,000 | $11,800 | -9% |
| San Antonio, TX | $124,000 | $10,300 | -21% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a nurse practitioner make in United States?
- The national median nurse practitioner salary in United States is about $156,000 per year ($13,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $124,000 to $205,000.
- Which United States city pays nurse practitioners the most?
- Washington DC, DC pays the most at about $205,000 per year.
- Which United States city pays nurse practitioners the least?
- Among cities we cover, San Antonio, TX is on the lower end at about $124,000 per year for a nurse practitioner.
- What is the typical salary range for a nurse practitioner in United States?
- Across United States cities we cover, nurse practitioner pay commonly spans from about $87,800 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $290,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many United States cities have nurse practitioner salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes nurse practitioner pay for 12 cities in United States, all shown in USD.
- Is nurse practitioner in demand in United States?
- 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.