2023 Salary Report for Nurse Practitioners

  • California ranks #1 with an average annual salary of $151,830 or $72.99 per hour.
  • When adjusted for cost-of-living California ranks #1 for Nurse Practitioners Salary of $137,552 or $66.13 per hour.
  • Texas employs 17,810 Nurse Practitioners, the highest in the nation.
  • By 2030, California will need 26,900 Nurse Practitioners, the highest demand in the nation.
  • Arizona will need 100.8% new Nurse Practitioners by 2030, the highest in the nation.

The average salary for Nurse Practitioners is $118,040. The three states that pay Nurse Practitioners the most are California ($151,830), New Jersey ($137,010) and New York ($133,940).

When adjusted for cost-of-living, the states that pay Nurse Practitioners the highest average annual salary are California ($137,552), Iowa ($133,300) and New Mexico ($129,387).

When adjusted for cost-of-living the three states that pay Nurse Practitioners the least are Tennessee ($103,223), Florida ($104,091) and Maryland ($108,669).

The following table shows the average yearly salary for Nurse Practitioners in each state and the average yearly salary after being adjusted for the cost-of-living (COLA) in that state.

The three states with the highest positive cost-of-living gap are Mississippi ($15,557), West Virginia ($14,338) and Arkansas ($12,992).

StateSalaryCOLAGap
California$151,830$137,552-$14,278
New Jersey$137,010$123,255-$13,755
New York$133,940$121,532-$12,408
Washington$130,840$121,870-$8,970
Massachusetts$129,540$120,570-$8,970
Oregon$128,190$124,917-$3,273
Hawaii$127,490$113,841-$13,649
Minnesota$127,010$128,787$1,777
Rhode Island$126,760$124,458-$2,302
District of Columbia$125,290$112,408-$12,882
Nevada$123,680$127,426$3,746
Iowa$121,370$133,300$11,930
New Hampshire$120,730$116,411-$4,319
Illinois$120,470$119,895-$575
Connecticut$120,450$116,444-$4,006
Arizona$119,910$121,036$1,126
New Mexico$118,480$129,387$10,907
Texas$117,890$118,435$545
Pennsylvania$117,260$120,193$2,933
Wisconsin$116,990$125,539$8,549
Oklahoma$116,650$127,738$11,088
Maine$116,370$120,242$3,872
Delaware$116,230$118,760$2,530
Montana$115,710$125,173$9,463
Maryland$115,700$108,669-$7,031
Wyoming$114,530$124,138$9,608
Alaska$113,820$110,248-$3,572
Indiana$113,490$122,692$9,202
Utah$112,920$118,464$5,544
North Carolina$112,730$122,746$10,016
North Dakota$112,720$122,468$9,748
Nebraska$112,670$121,294$8,624
Louisiana$112,650$121,495$8,845
Colorado$112,580$109,439-$3,141
Vermont$112,540$113,276$736
Ohio$112,490$122,685$10,195
South Dakota$112,320$122,727$10,407
Virginia$112,320$111,230-$1,090
Mississippi$111,750$127,307$15,557
Georgia$109,560$115,887$6,327
Michigan$108,770$115,664$6,894
Kansas$108,710$117,702$8,992
Arkansas$107,080$120,072$12,992
Kentucky$106,080$118,155$12,075
Idaho$105,290$115,450$10,160
Florida$104,830$104,091-$739
West Virginia$104,750$119,088$14,338
Missouri$103,490$111,893$8,403
South Carolina$102,850$112,220$9,370
Alabama$102,410$114,745$12,335
Tennessee$95,120$103,223$8,103
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Range by Education and Experience

About 50% of Nurse Practitioners in the United States earn between $99,540 and $129,680 with an experience level that ranges between 5 to 14 years.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners in the U.S. earn more than $163,350, a rate for highly educated and experienced Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners in the United States earn under $79,470, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

%YearsEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year23,469Under $79,470
15%2 – 4 years35,204$79,470 – $99,540
25%5 – 9 years58,672$99,540 – $120,680
25%10 – 14 years58,672$120,680 – $129,680
15%15 – 20 years35,204$129,680 – $163,350
10%20+ years23,469Above $163,350
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $118,040, Nurse Practitioners in the United States tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($202,470).

However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($33,250), LPNs ($51,850), Nursing Instructors ($82,040), Registered Nurses ($82,750), and Nurse Midwives ($114,210).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$202,470
Nurse Practitioners$118,040
Nurse Midwives$114,210
Registered Nurses$82,750
Nursing Instructors $82,040
LPNs$51,850
Nursing Assistants$33,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

State-by-State Demand for Nurse Practitioners in 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that by the year 2030, the total demand for Nurse Practitioners will be 335,200 with an average yearly openings of 26,000.

The three states needing the most Nurse Practitioners are California (26,900), New York (26,200) and Texas (24,600).

The three states needing the highest percentage of new Nurse Practitioners are Arizona (100.8%), Georgia (78.6%) and West Virginia (74.2%).

In the table below, find the states, sorted from highest to lowest, with the highest demand for Nurse Practitioners in 2030.

State20202030% ChangeYearly Openings
California17,30026,90055.5%2,120
New York16,84026,20055.6%2,060
Texas14,82024,60066%2,010
Florida13,48023,02070.8%1,910
Georgia8,23014,70078.6%1,250
Ohio9,66014,35048.6%1,100
Tennessee8,18012,86057.2%1,020
Illinois8,42012,09043.6%900
Massachusetts7,24010,82049.4%830
Arizona5,07010,180100.8%910
New Jersey6,1509,92061.3%800
Missouri6,3809,41047.5%720
Virginia5,9409,33057.1%740
Indiana5,9109,13054.5%720
North Carolina5,6708,80055.2%690
Pennsylvania6,2108,24032.7%580
Michigan5,1107,71050.9%590
Wisconsin5,0906,99037.3%500
Kentucky4,4806,92054.5%540
Alabama4,0706,25053.6%490
Washington4,0906,19051.3%690
Minnesota4,1105,99045.7%450
Maryland4,2705,82036.3%420
Mississippi3,7104,79029.1%330
South Carolina2,9004,49054.8%350
Louisiana3,2104,42037.7%320
Arkansas2,8004,31053.9%340
Connecticut2,8404,20047.9%320
Colorado2,9304,19043%300
Kansas2,7303,96045.1%300
Oregon2,3803,84061.3%300
Utah2,2403,61061.2%290
Iowa2,0503,23057.6%260
Oklahoma2,1503,17047.4%240
Nebraska1,6902,36039.6%170
West Virginia1,2402,16074.2%180
Nevada1,3302,14060.9%170
Maine1,4702,02037.4%150
New Mexico1,1501,79055.7%140
New Hampshire1,0901,73058.7%140
Rhode Island1,0501,25019%80
District of Columbia8601,22041.9%90
Delaware7601,18055.3%90
North Dakota7001,10057.1%90
Montana6701,03053.7%80
Idaho8601,03019.8%60
South Dakota60094056.7%70
Vermont49075053.1%60
Hawaii40061052.5%50
Wyoming35054054.3%40
Alaska35040014.3%30
Virgin Islands20200%0
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

Projected Demand for Nursing Professions to 2030

The U.S. Department of Labor projects that the three professions needing the most new nurses in the United States by 2030 are Registered Nurses (3,356,800), Nursing Assistants (1,512,000) and LPNs (751,900).

The three professions needing the highest percentage of new nurses in the United States by 2030 are Nurse Practitioners (52.2%), Nursing Instructors (22.5%) and Nurse Anesthetists (12.7%).

Title20202030Change% ChangeAvg. Yearly Openings
Registered Nurses3,080,1003,356,800276,7009%194,500
Nursing Assistants1,396,7001,512,000115,3008.3%187,000
LPNs688,100751,90063,8009.3%60,700
Nurse Practitioners220,300335,200114,90052.2%26,000
Nursing Instructors 72,60088,90016,30022.5%9,000
Nurse Anesthetists44,20049,8005,60012.7%2,900
Nurse Midwives7,3008,20090012.3%500
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, 2022*

10 Highest-Paying Cities

The top ten cities where Nurse Practitioners are paid the highest average yearly salary in the United States are shown in the table below.

The top three cities with the highest Nurse Practitioners salary in the United States are are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ($197,870), Napa ($184,700) and Vallejo-Fairfield ($180,380).

When adjusted for the cost-of-living (COLA) the three cities that pay nurses the most in the United States are are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ($176,481), Vallejo-Fairfield ($166,372) and Napa ($165,754).

City / MetroAverage Yearly SalaryCost-of-Living Adjusted
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara$197,870$176,481
Napa$184,700$165,754
Vallejo-Fairfield$180,380$166,372
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward$177,160$150,941
Yuba City$159,260$160,060
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande$153,300$139,962
Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade$153,050$144,251
Santa Rosa$152,150$138,520
Santa Cruz-Watsonville$150,280$137,342
Fresno$147,760$147,997
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

10 Highest-Paying Rural Areas

The top ten nonmetropolitan areas where Nurse Practitioners are paid the highest average annual salary in the United States are shown in the table below.

The three rural areas in the United States with the highest Nurse Practitioners salary are Southeast Minnesota ($129,340), Middle Georgia ($129,210) and Connecticut ($128,980).

When adjusted for the cost-of-living (COL) the three rural areas in the United States with the highest annual salary are Middle Georgia ($151,211), Southeast Minnesota ($145,982) and Western Wisconsin ($144,216).

Rural AreasYearly SalaryCOL Adjusted
Southeast Minnesota$129,340$145,982
Middle Georgia$129,210$151,211
Connecticut$128,980$125,932
Western Wisconsin$128,150$144,216
Central Oregon$126,110$130,983
Southwest Iowa$124,910$142,934
Capital/Northern New York$124,780$135,424
Northeast Iowa$124,100$142,007
Southeast Iowa$123,800$141,664
Eastern Washington$123,740$127,567
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

State-by-State Nurse Practitioners Salary Summaries

See state-by-state summaries for the average annual salary, average hourly salary, cost-of-living adjusted salaries, current employment, 2030 projected employment, and the state’s current cost of living index.

Find links to the highest paid city reports and state salary reports.

Alabama

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $102,410
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $114,745
Hourly Wage: $49.24
Highest Paid City / Area: Southwest Alabama Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 4,300
2030 Expected Employment: 6,250
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.25
Alabama Salary Report

Alaska

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $113,820
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $110,248
Hourly Wage: $55
Highest Paid City / Area: Anchorage
Currently Employed: 770
2030 Expected Employment: 400
Cost-of-Living Index: 103.24
Alaska Salary Report

Arizona

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $119,910
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $121,036
Hourly Wage: $57.65
Highest Paid City / Area: Prescott
Currently Employed: 5,110
2030 Expected Employment: 10,180
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.07
Arizona Salary Report

Arkansas

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $107,080
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $120,072
Hourly Wage: $51
Highest Paid City / Area: South Arkansas Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 2,590
2030 Expected Employment: 4,310
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.18
Arkansas Salary Report

California

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $151,830
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $137,552
Hourly Wage: $72.99
Highest Paid City / Area: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
Currently Employed: 17,400
2030 Expected Employment: 26,900
Cost-of-Living Index: 110.38
California Salary Report

Colorado

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $112,580
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $109,439
Hourly Wage: $54
Highest Paid City / Area: Boulder
Currently Employed: 3,540
2030 Expected Employment: 4,190
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.87
Colorado Salary Report

Connecticut

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $120,450
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $116,444
Hourly Wage: $57.91
Highest Paid City / Area: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk
Currently Employed: 2,650
2030 Expected Employment: 4,200
Cost-of-Living Index: 103.44
Connecticut Salary Report

Delaware

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $116,230
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $118,760
Hourly Wage: $56
Highest Paid City / Area: Dover
Currently Employed: 940
2030 Expected Employment: 1,180
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.87
Delaware Salary Report

District of Columbia

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $125,290
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $112,408
Hourly Wage: $60.24
Highest Paid City / Area: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Currently Employed: 680
2030 Expected Employment: 1,220
Cost-of-Living Index: 111.46
District of Columbia Salary Report

Florida

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $104,830
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $104,091
Hourly Wage: $50
Highest Paid City / Area: Sebring
Currently Employed: 14,880
2030 Expected Employment: 23,020
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.71
Florida Salary Report

Georgia

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $109,560
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $115,887
Hourly Wage: $52.67
Highest Paid City / Area: Middle Georgia Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 7,020
2030 Expected Employment: 14,700
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.54
Georgia Salary Report

Hawaii

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $127,490
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $113,841
Hourly Wage: $61
Highest Paid City / Area: Urban Honolulu
Currently Employed: 460
2030 Expected Employment: 610
Cost-of-Living Index: 111.99
Hawaii Salary Report

Idaho

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $105,290
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $115,450
Hourly Wage: $50.62
Highest Paid City / Area: Boise City
Currently Employed: 1,020
2030 Expected Employment: 1,030
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.20
Idaho Salary Report

Illinois

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $120,470
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $119,895
Hourly Wage: $58
Highest Paid City / Area: Peoria
Currently Employed: 7,160
2030 Expected Employment: 12,090
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.48
Illinois Salary Report

Indiana

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $113,490
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $122,692
Hourly Wage: $54.56
Highest Paid City / Area: Columbus
Currently Employed: 6,340
2030 Expected Employment: 9,130
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.50
Indiana Salary Report

Iowa

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $121,370
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $133,300
Hourly Wage: $58
Highest Paid City / Area: Sioux City
Currently Employed: 2,190
2030 Expected Employment: 3,230
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.05
Iowa Salary Report

Kansas

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $108,710
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $117,702
Hourly Wage: $52.27
Highest Paid City / Area: Topeka
Currently Employed: 2,630
2030 Expected Employment: 3,960
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.36
Kansas Salary Report

Kentucky

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $106,080
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $118,155
Hourly Wage: $51
Highest Paid City / Area: Central Kentucky Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 4,550
2030 Expected Employment: 6,920
Cost-of-Living Index: 89.78
Kentucky Salary Report

Louisiana

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $112,650
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $121,495
Hourly Wage: $54.16
Highest Paid City / Area: Lafayette
Currently Employed: 4,200
2030 Expected Employment: 4,420
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.72
Louisiana Salary Report

Maine

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $116,370
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $120,242
Hourly Wage: $56
Highest Paid City / Area: Lewiston-Auburn
Currently Employed: 1,340
2030 Expected Employment: 2,020
Cost-of-Living Index: 96.78
Maine Salary Report

Maryland

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $115,700
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $108,669
Hourly Wage: $55.63
Highest Paid City / Area: California-Lexington Park
Currently Employed: 3,540
2030 Expected Employment: 5,820
Cost-of-Living Index: 106.47
Maryland Salary Report

Massachusetts

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $129,540
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $120,570
Hourly Wage: $62
Highest Paid City / Area: Boston-Cambridge-Nashua
Currently Employed: 7,330
2030 Expected Employment: 10,820
Cost-of-Living Index: 107.44
Massachusetts Salary Report

Michigan

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $108,770
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $115,664
Hourly Wage: $52.30
Highest Paid City / Area: Ann Arbor
Currently Employed: 5,830
2030 Expected Employment: 7,710
Cost-of-Living Index: 94.04
Michigan Salary Report

Minnesota

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $127,010
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $128,787
Hourly Wage: $61
Highest Paid City / Area: Duluth
Currently Employed: 4,490
2030 Expected Employment: 5,990
Cost-of-Living Index: 98.62
Minnesota Salary Report

Mississippi

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $111,750
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $127,307
Hourly Wage: $53.73
Highest Paid City / Area: Northwest Mississippi Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 3,860
2030 Expected Employment: 4,790
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.78
Mississippi Salary Report

Missouri

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $103,490
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $111,893
Hourly Wage: $50
Highest Paid City / Area: Kansas City
Currently Employed: 6,940
2030 Expected Employment: 9,410
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.49
Missouri Salary Report

Montana

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $115,710
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $125,173
Hourly Wage: $55.63
Highest Paid City / Area: West Montana Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 730
2030 Expected Employment: 1,030
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.44
Montana Salary Report

Nebraska

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $112,670
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $121,294
Hourly Wage: $54
Highest Paid City / Area: South Nebraska Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 1,670
2030 Expected Employment: 2,360
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.89
Nebraska Salary Report

Nevada

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $123,680
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $127,426
Hourly Wage: $59.46
Highest Paid City / Area: Carson City
Currently Employed: 1,760
2030 Expected Employment: 2,140
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.06
Nevada Salary Report

New Hampshire

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $120,730
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $116,411
Hourly Wage: $58
Highest Paid City / Area: Manchester
Currently Employed: 1,360
2030 Expected Employment: 1,730
Cost-of-Living Index: 103.71
New Hampshire Salary Report

New Jersey

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $137,010
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $123,255
Hourly Wage: $65.87
Highest Paid City / Area: Trenton
Currently Employed: 6,690
2030 Expected Employment: 9,920
Cost-of-Living Index: 111.16
New Jersey Salary Report

New Mexico

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $118,480
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $129,387
Hourly Wage: $57
Highest Paid City / Area: Eastern New Mexico Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 1,270
2030 Expected Employment: 1,790
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.57
New Mexico Salary Report

New York

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $133,940
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $121,532
Hourly Wage: $64.39
Highest Paid City / Area: New York-Newark-Jersey City
Currently Employed: 15,190
2030 Expected Employment: 26,200
Cost-of-Living Index: 110.21
New York Salary Report

North Carolina

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $112,730
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $122,746
Hourly Wage: $54
Highest Paid City / Area: Raleigh
Currently Employed: 6,940
2030 Expected Employment: 8,800
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.84
North Carolina Salary Report

North Dakota

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $112,720
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $122,468
Hourly Wage: $54.19
Highest Paid City / Area: East North Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 630
2030 Expected Employment: 1,100
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.04
North Dakota Salary Report

Ohio

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $112,490
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $122,685
Hourly Wage: $54
Highest Paid City / Area: Cleveland-Elyria
Currently Employed: 10,210
2030 Expected Employment: 14,350
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.69
Ohio Salary Report

Oklahoma

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $116,650
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $127,738
Hourly Wage: $56.08
Highest Paid City / Area: Southwest Oklahoma Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 2,580
2030 Expected Employment: 3,170
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.32
Oklahoma Salary Report

Oregon

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $128,190
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $124,917
Hourly Wage: $62
Highest Paid City / Area: Medford
Currently Employed: 2,090
2030 Expected Employment: 3,840
Cost-of-Living Index: 102.62
Oregon Salary Report

Pennsylvania

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $117,260
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $120,193
Hourly Wage: $56.38
Highest Paid City / Area: Pittsburgh
Currently Employed: 7,610
2030 Expected Employment: 8,240
Cost-of-Living Index: 97.56
Pennsylvania Salary Report

Rhode Island

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $126,760
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $124,458
Hourly Wage: $61
Highest Paid City / Area: Providence-Warwick
Currently Employed: 1,030
2030 Expected Employment: 1,250
Cost-of-Living Index: 101.85
Rhode Island Salary Report

South Carolina

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $102,850
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $112,220
Hourly Wage: $49.45
Highest Paid City / Area: Charleston-North Charleston
Currently Employed: 3,140
2030 Expected Employment: 4,490
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.65
South Carolina Salary Report

South Dakota

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $112,320
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $122,727
Hourly Wage: $54
Highest Paid City / Area: West South Dakota Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 740
2030 Expected Employment: 940
Cost-of-Living Index: 91.52
South Dakota Salary Report

Tennessee

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $95,120
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $103,223
Hourly Wage: $45.73
Highest Paid City / Area: Clarksville
Currently Employed: 11,360
2030 Expected Employment: 12,860
Cost-of-Living Index: 92.15
Tennessee Salary Report

Texas

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $117,890
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $118,435
Hourly Wage: $57
Highest Paid City / Area: Wichita Falls
Currently Employed: 17,810
2030 Expected Employment: 24,600
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.54
Texas Salary Report

Utah

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $112,920
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $118,464
Hourly Wage: $54.29
Highest Paid City / Area: Salt Lake City
Currently Employed: 2,180
2030 Expected Employment: 3,610
Cost-of-Living Index: 95.32
Utah Salary Report

Vermont

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $112,540
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $113,276
Hourly Wage: $54
Highest Paid City / Area: Northern Vermont Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 720
2030 Expected Employment: 750
Cost-of-Living Index: 99.35
Vermont Salary Report

Virginia

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $112,320
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $111,230
Hourly Wage: $54.00
Highest Paid City / Area: Richmond
Currently Employed: 6,560
2030 Expected Employment: 9,330
Cost-of-Living Index: 100.98
Virginia Salary Report

Washington

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $130,840
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $121,870
Hourly Wage: $63
Highest Paid City / Area: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
Currently Employed: 3,730
2030 Expected Employment: 6,190
Cost-of-Living Index: 107.36
Washington Salary Report

West Virginia

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $104,750
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $119,088
Hourly Wage: $50.36
Highest Paid City / Area: Beckley
Currently Employed: 1,780
2030 Expected Employment: 2,160
Cost-of-Living Index: 87.96
West Virginia Salary Report

Wisconsin

Average Nurse Practitioners Salary: $116,990
Adjusted for Cost of Living: $125,539
Hourly Wage: $56
Highest Paid City / Area: Western Wisconsin Nonmetropolitan Area
Currently Employed: 4,770
2030 Expected Employment: 6,990
Cost-of-Living Index: 93.19
Wisconsin Salary Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Nurse Practitioners Salaries

The average yearly salary for Nurse Practitioners in the United States is $118,040. The three states that pay Nurse Practitioners the most are California ($151,830), New Jersey ($137,010) and New York ($133,940).

The average hourly salary for Nurse Practitioners in the United States is $56.75. The three states that pay Nurse Practitioners the most are California ($72.99), New Jersey ($65.87) and New York ($64.39).

The three states needing the most Nurse Practitioners by 2030 are California (26,900), New York (26,200) and Texas (24,600).

The three states needing the highest percentages of new Nurse Practitioners by 2030 are Arizona (100.8%), Georgia (78.6%) and West Virginia (74.2%).

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary are Nurse Practitioners ($118,040), Nurse Midwives ($114,210) and Registered Nurses ($82,750).

Official Data Sources for Nurse Practitioners: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data