Nurse Practitioner Salary
Median annual base pay is $126,000 across 541 reported Nurse Practitioner salaries.
Updated 29 October 2026
Salary Distribution (By Percentile)
| P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $92,700 | $106,600 | $126,000 | $150,000 | $170,000 |
Salary by Experience
| Experience | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | $125,000 | 13 |
| 3-5 yrs | $122,000 | 12 |
| 6-10 yrs | $145,000 | 8 |
Highest Paying States
| State | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $156,600 | 8 |
| South Carolina | $155,700 | 8 |
| California | $152,300 | 36 |
| West Virginia | $150,300 | 7 |
| New York | $150,000 | 29 |
| New Jersey | $148,034 | 9 |
| Iowa | $146,700 | 8 |
| Idaho | $146,000 | 7 |
| Colorado | $143,000 | 8 |
| Mississippi | $141,300 | 7 |
By Practice Setting
| Setting | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Health / Psychiatric Facility | $175,000 | 8 |
| Primary Care Clinic | $150,000 | 21 |
| FQHC / Community Health Center | $142,854 | 9 |
| Hospital (Inpatient / Hospitalist) | $130,000 | 20 |
Salary by Level
| Level | Common titles | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | New Grad NP · New Grad PMHNP | $125,000 | 6 |
| Junior / Early Career | NP I · Staff NP · Nurse Practitioner (Nurse II) | $166,400 | 14 |
| Mid-Level | NP II · Nurse Practitioner (Nurse III) · PMHNP II | — | 2 |
| Senior | Senior NP · NP III · Clinical Instructor | — | 1 |
| Lead / Expert | Lead NP · NP Specialist · Assistant Professor | — | 1 |
| Manager | APP Manager · NP Fellowship Director · Associate Professor | — | 1 |
| Director | Director of Advanced Practice · NP Program Director · Associate Director for Patient Care Services | — | 2 |
How They're Paid
| Model | Median | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Salary | $135,200 | 51 |
| Hourly | $119,995 | 9 |
Nurse Practitioner salaries by state
Common questions
How much does a Nurse Practitioner make?
The median Nurse Practitioner salary is $126,000 per year, based on 541 reported salaries.
Which state pays Nurse Practitioners the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median at $156,600 per year, of the states with enough reports to publish a median.
How much do Nurse Practitioners with 6-10 yrs of experience make?
$145,000 per year at the median — $19,000 above the Nurse Practitioner median.
How much does a Nurse Practitioner at the Junior / Early Career level make?
$166,400 per year at the median — $40,400 above the Nurse Practitioner median.