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Nurse practitioner salary in United States

How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in the United States?

Average base salary

$130,032
Average $130,032
Low $92,592
High $182,611

The average salary for a nurse practitioner is $130,032 per year in the United States and $18,750 overtime per year.53.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 26, 2026).

What Does a Nurse Practitioner Do?

A nurse practitioner is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) who is qualified to examine patients, diagnose illnesses, prescribe medication and provide treatment. Nurse practitioners typically specialize in a specific area of medicine, and their duties can vary depending on their area of specialization. Some of their general responsibilities include:
  • Performing patient screenings, reviewing their medical history and conducting physical examinations
  • Verifying patient medical records for accuracy during appointments and updating the records as necessary
  • Assessing patients and utilizing critical thinking to diagnose illnesses and medical conditions
  • Ordering tests and analyzing results, identifying and prescribing the appropriate treatment options and determining the need for follow-up appointments or specialty referrals
  • Serving as a patient resource for information, counseling and guidance
  • Consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals as necessary
Learn more about what a Nurse Practitioner does

Nurse Practitioner job openings in United States

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PRN Palliative Nurse Practitio...
Silverado3.3out of 5 stars.
Irvine, CA
$75 - $80 an hour
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Nurse Practitioner in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MercyOne
 
$505,440per year
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Veteran Medical Group
 
$503,272per year
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Comfort Choice Hospice Care
 
$494,000per year
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Jogan Health
 
$410,800per year
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CLARE|MATRIX
 
$390,000per year
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Potomac Healthcare Solutions
 
$371,280per year
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Highest paying cities for Nurse Practitioners near United States

  1. Bellevue, WA
    $157,721 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $141,693 per year
  3. Rochester, NY
    $132,602 per year
  4. Buffalo, NY
    $128,994 per year
  5. Albuquerque, NM
    $128,914 per year

Where can a Nurse Practitioner earn more?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Nurse Practitioner

How much do similar professions as Nurse Practitioner get paid in United States?

Lead Nurse Practitioner

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Average $148,389 per year

Nurse Practitioner II

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Average $72.86 per hour

Senior Nurse Practitioner

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Average $124,132 per year