Nurse practitioner salary in United States

The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner is $130,032 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 53.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 26, 2026.

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Nurse Practitioner salaries typically range between a low of $92,592 and a high of $182,611 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Nurse Practitioner include Bellevue, WA at $157,721 per year, New York, NY at $141,693 per year, and Rochester, NY at $132,602 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Nurse Practitioner include MercyOne ($505,440 per year) and Veteran Medical Group ($503,272 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Nurse Practitioner salary compares to related positions:

• Lead Nurse Practitioner: Average $148,389 per year
• Nurse Practitioner II: Average $72.86 per hour
• Senior Nurse Practitioner: Average $124,132 per year