▼16%
$113,546
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$91k
MEDIAN
$114k
90%
$143k
The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) is $113,546
Base Salary
$91k - $143k
Bonus
$2k - $10k
Total Pay
$92k - $147k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Nurse Practitioner (NP)s?
What Do Nurse Practitioner (NP)s Do?
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Tasks
- Conduct complete physicals and counsel patients on health needs and improvements.
- Monitor the effectiveness of prescribed treatments.
- Prescribe medications and therapy measures.
- Diagnose and treat common acute injuries and illnesses.
Find your market worth – how it works:
Common Health Benefits for a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Medical
75%
Dental
68%
Vision
58%
None
24%
Gender Breakdown for Nurse Practitioner (NP)s
Female
92.6%
Male
5.6%
Prefer to self-define
1.9%
This data is based on 54 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Nurse Practitioner (NP)s
What is the highest pay for Nurse Practitioner (NP)s?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) is $143k / year
What is the lowest pay for Nurse Practitioner (NP)s?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Nurse Practitioner (NP) is $91k / year
How can Nurse Practitioner (NP)s increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Nurse Practitioner (NP) that oversees more junior Nurse Practitioner (NP)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.