Nurse practitioner salary in United States
How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in the United States?
Average base salary
The average salary for a nurse practitioner is $123,141 per year in the United States and $18,750 overtime per year.49k salaries reported, updated at December 2, 2023
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
Top companies for Nurse Practitioners in United States
Highest paying cities for Nurse Practitioners near United States
Where can a Nurse Practitioner earn more?
Compare salaries for Nurse Practitioners in different locations
Best-paid skills and qualifications for Nurse Practitioners
PA-C
(earn +8.49% more)
The jobs requiring this license have increase by 13200.00% since 2018. Nurse Practitioners with this license earn +8.49% more than the average base salary, which is $123,141 per year.
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | increase by 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | increase by 100.00% |
| 2018 | 11 | increase by 450.00% |
| 2019 | 1463 | increase by 13200.00% |
Top companies hiring Nurse Practitioners on Indeed
Most common benefits for Nurse Practitioners
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Commuter assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Loan repayment program
- Malpractice insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Salary satisfaction
Based on 347 ratings67% of Nurse Practitioners in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Job openingsAverage $115,903 per year
Family Nurse Practitioner
Job openingsAverage $157,723 per year
Primary Care Physician
Job openingsAverage $201,794 per year
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Job openingsAverage $121,930 per year
Psychiatric-mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Job openingsAverage $140,651 per year
Emergency Medicine Physician
Job openingsAverage $125,611 per year
Common questions about salaries for a Nurse Practitioner
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a nurse practitioner (NP)?
If you’re unsure about what salary is appropriate for a nurse practitioner (NP), visit Indeed's Salary Calculator to get a free, personalized pay range based on your location, industry, and experience.
How much do similar professions to Nurse Practitioner get paid?
Check the below indeed career pages for the detailed pay ranges for the similar professions to nurse practitioner:
Do nurse practitioners (NPs) make good money?
Yes, nurse practitioners can earn high income depending on their certification and the area of expertise.
