Median annual pay
$132,300 / year
National benchmark — $132,300 median
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Nurse Practitioners pay in United States: the full picture
Nurse Practitioners in United States earn a median of $132,300 per year ($63.61 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $137,300, across an estimated 323,040 jobs.
| Measure | Pay |
|---|
| Mean hourly wage | $66.01 |
| Median annual wage | $132,300 |
| Mean annual wage | $137,300 |
| Median hourly wage | $63.61 |
| Total employment | 323,040 |
How the U.S. compares
Median annual pay for nurse practitioners across the areas we track.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a NP make in the U.S.?
The median annual wage is $132,300 ($63.61/hour). The mean is $137,300 per year.
What is the national median pay for nurse practitioners?
$132,300 per year ($63.61 per hour), across about 323,040 jobs nationwide.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.
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Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09.
"Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less.
"Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work
(2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are
rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer,
shift, experience, and certifications.