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Nurse Practitioner salary
Nurse practitioners diagnose and treat patients, prescribe medication, and often serve as primary care providers.
Median annual
$129,000
Median hourly
$62
Top 10% earn
$172,000+
Salary range
Bottom 10%$99,000
Median$129,000
Top 10%$172,000
Nurse Practitioner salary by experience level
How pay typically progresses from a first job to a senior role, modelled from the reported national pay distribution.
| Experience | Years | Annual | Hourly | vs median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | 0–2 years | $103,800 | $50 | -20% |
| Early career | 2–5 years | $118,000 | $57 | -9% |
| Mid career | 5–10 years | $135,800 | $65 | +5% |
| Senior / experienced | 10+ years | $160,600 | $77 | +24% |
- Entry level: Starting pay for newly qualified nurse practitioners, before specialisation or overtime.
- Early career: Pay rises quickly once you can work independently and take on harder assignments.
- Mid career: Most workers sit around this level, often with a specialism or a first supervisory role.
- Senior / experienced: Lead, senior or management roles, plus the highest-paying employers and locations.
Career details
Education
Master of Science in Nursing plus national certification.
Job outlook
45% growth through 2033 — one of the fastest growing careers.
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