Nurse practitioner salary in United States

The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner is $130,187 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 53.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 7, 2026.

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Nurse Practitioner salaries typically range between a low of $92,233 and a high of $183,758 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Nurse Practitioner include Manhattan, NY at $145,163 per year, New York, NY at $141,302 per year, and Oklahoma City, OK at $133,350 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Nurse Practitioner include Veteran Medical Group ($507,012 per year) and Comfort Choice Hospice Care ($494,000 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 $147,626 per year
• Nurse Practitioner II: Average $75.44 per hour
• Senior Nurse Practitioner: Average $124,404 per year