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Nurse practitioner salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$129,926
Average $129,926
Low $92,546
High $182,402

The average salary for a nurse practitioner is $129,926 per year in the United States and $18,750 overtime per year.53k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Nurse Practitioner job openings in United States

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Nurse Practitioner (Skilled Nu...
Clarksville, TX
$100,000 - $120,000 a year
Full-time
34 minutes 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
 
$503,032per year
Comfort Choice Hospice Care
 
$494,000per year
Jogan Health
 
$410,800per year
CLARE|MATRIX
 
$390,000per year
Potomac Healthcare Solutions
 
$371,280per year

Highest paying cities for Nurse Practitioners near United States

  1. Bellevue, WA
    $158,220 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $142,326 per year
  3. Rochester, NY
    $135,700 per year
  4. Buffalo, NY
    $129,153 per year
  5. Phoenix, AZ
    $128,651 per year

Where can a Nurse Practitioner earn more?

Compare salaries for Nurse Practitioners in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Nurse Practitioner get paid in United States?

Lead Nurse Practitioner

Job openings
Average $147,174 per year

Senior Nurse Practitioner

Job openings
Average $124,676 per year