Nurse Practitioner Salary
Nurse practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses who provide primary and specialty healthcare. They can diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and manage patient care independently in most states.
National Salary Distribution
Top Paying Cities for Nurse Practitioner
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $219,080 |
| 2 | San Diego, CA | $163,860 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $163,340 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $161,470 |
| 5 | Seattle, WA | $160,090 |
| 6 | Portland, OR | $158,890 |
| 7 | Boston, MA | $147,480 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $136,270 |
| 9 | Washington, DC | $134,840 |
| 10 | Houston, TX | $134,560 |
Highest After Local Prices
| # | City | Price Level | At National Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | 115.6 | $189,494 |
| 2 | Portland, OR | 105.4 | $150,719 |
| 3 | Oklahoma City, OK | 90.4 | $147,542 |
| 4 | San Diego, CA | 111.9 | $146,451 |
| 5 | New York, NY | 112.6 | $145,110 |
| 6 | Seattle, WA | 111.1 | $144,053 |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA | 113.6 | $142,182 |
| 8 | El Paso, TX | 89.9 | $141,372 |
| 9 | Houston, TX | 98.6 | $136,430 |
| 10 | Indianapolis, IN | 95.7 | $136,328 |
Nurse Practitioner Salary — All Cities
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $176,490 | $219,080 | $241,910 | $273,960 | 3,110 |
| San Diego, CA | $135,410 | $163,860 | $181,120 | $215,640 | 2,340 |
| New York, NY | $142,660 | $163,340 | $173,890 | $202,940 | 21,680 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $133,240 | $161,470 | $178,790 | $216,180 | 10,060 |
| Seattle, WA | $130,680 | $160,090 | $169,500 | $188,370 | — |
| Portland, OR | $140,030 | $158,890 | $170,660 | $200,720 | 1,390 |
| Boston, MA | $134,350 | $147,480 | $172,040 | $212,490 | 5,990 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $129,600 | $136,270 | $160,990 | $173,980 | 5,450 |
| Washington, DC | $119,660 | $134,840 | $158,660 | $175,440 | 4,050 |
| Houston, TX | $116,500 | $134,560 | $143,680 | $158,830 | 5,970 |
| Detroit, MI | $126,050 | $134,390 | $146,220 | $164,390 | 3,400 |
| Denver, CO | $122,100 | $134,040 | $151,330 | $172,170 | 2,310 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $124,460 | $133,390 | $139,190 | $161,820 | 1,670 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $127,970 | $133,370 | $158,930 | $170,140 | 4,900 |
| Atlanta, GA | $119,890 | $132,500 | $146,110 | $172,130 | 5,950 |
| Chicago, IL | $118,710 | $131,740 | $149,150 | $164,750 | 6,530 |
| Miami, FL | $118,960 | $131,340 | $149,990 | $169,060 | 5,810 |
| Dallas, TX | $102,120 | $130,980 | $155,580 | $162,950 | 7,310 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $122,720 | $130,460 | $136,130 | $152,090 | 2,530 |
| Charlotte, NC | $116,290 | $130,310 | $142,530 | $170,490 | 1,970 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $126,120 | $129,350 | $151,460 | $179,130 | 1,430 |
| Raleigh, NC | $113,670 | $128,150 | $147,800 | $170,520 | 1,510 |
| Austin, TX | $124,740 | $128,050 | $150,350 | $166,490 | 2,700 |
| Richmond, VA | $107,830 | $127,820 | $135,410 | $147,610 | 1,440 |
| El Paso, TX | $113,930 | $127,110 | $144,900 | $159,840 | 670 |
| Memphis, TN | $106,670 | $124,600 | $134,300 | $154,040 | 1,800 |
| Columbus, OH | $102,750 | $124,580 | $133,750 | $150,250 | 3,140 |
| Louisville, KY | $107,220 | $122,900 | $137,830 | $159,860 | 1,580 |
| Nashville, TN | $105,230 | $122,320 | $134,570 | $139,740 | 4,540 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $107,290 | $119,630 | $132,150 | $154,370 | 1,980 |
5About the Nurse Practitioner Role
Nurse practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses who provide primary and specialty healthcare. They can diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and manage patient care independently in most states.
Compensation for Nurse Practitioners varies by metro — from $119,630 at the low end in Pittsburgh, PA to $219,080 in San Francisco, CA. The $99,450 gap is a gap in dollars. The second table above lists the 10 highest medians after each is restated at national-average prices using BEA regional price parities, which can change the order.
For side-by-side comparisons between specific metros, use the compare links above or the salary calculator. For state-level figures, see nurse practitioner salary by state, or browse all occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Nurse Practitioner salary in the US?
The national median Nurse Practitioner salary is $132,300 per year, per the BLS OEWS May 2025 national estimate. The 25th percentile is $117,990 and the 90th percentile reaches $174,420.
Which city pays Nurse Practitioners the most?
Among the 30 metro areas covered here, San Francisco, CA has the highest median wage for Nurse Practitioners at $219,080 per year (BLS OEWS May 2025). San Diego, CA ($163,860) and New York, NY ($163,340) are next.