Nurse Practitioners Salary by State
The national median pay for nurse practitioners is $132,300 a year. By state, it ranges from $105,750 in Alabama to $168,520 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $101,340
- 25th percentile
- $117,990
- Median
- $132,300
- 75th percentile
- $156,700
- Top 10%
- $174,420
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 323,040 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $168,520 | +27% | $120,340 | $240,830 | 25,120 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $159,310 | +20% | $122,390 | $183,420 | 9,950 |
| 3 | Washington | $156,100 | +18% | $122,420 | $187,240 | 6,700 |
| 4 | Oregon | $155,680 | +18% | $124,660 | $194,070 | 2,820 |
| 5 | Alaska | $155,170 | +17% | $95,570 | $207,490 | 710 |
| 6 | New York | $153,510 | +16% | $112,730 | $198,060 | 22,890 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $142,440 | +8% | $111,950 | $207,710 | 8,070 |
| 8 | Nevada | $140,670 | +6% | $85,380 | $172,170 | 1,930 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $138,470 | +5% | $109,930 | $173,810 | 3,750 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $137,550 | +4% | $106,070 | $166,240 | 1,770 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $137,520 | +4% | $106,320 | $175,020 | 1,770 |
| 12 | Montana | $137,210 | +4% | $105,110 | $166,940 | 1,260 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $135,970 | +3% | $111,420 | $176,410 | 1,180 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $135,880 | +3% | $115,200 | $180,300 | 680 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $135,570 | +2% | $106,450 | $174,350 | 550 |
| 16 | Vermont | $134,740 | +2% | $108,510 | $167,610 | 700 |
| 17 | Arizona | $134,420 | +2% | $104,400 | $173,270 | 7,220 |
| 18 | Oklahoma | $133,390 | +1% | $99,490 | $167,950 | 3,620 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $133,260 | +1% | $98,950 | $170,140 | 7,780 |
| 20 | Colorado | $132,930 | 0% | $87,770 | $170,310 | 4,270 |
| 21 | Idaho | $132,540 | 0% | $100,480 | $169,710 | 1,750 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $132,200 | 0% | $101,970 | $165,250 | 440 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $132,130 | 0% | $103,820 | $161,990 | 2,340 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $131,980 | 0% | $106,320 | $166,260 | 5,160 |
| 25 | Texas | $131,670 | 0% | $96,880 | $161,980 | 25,970 |
| 26 | Michigan | $131,450 | −1% | $101,640 | $165,870 | 8,290 |
| 27 | Maryland | $131,110 | −1% | $99,920 | $169,330 | 6,710 |
| 28 | Delaware | $131,040 | −1% | $97,450 | $162,870 | 1,430 |
| 29 | Utah | $130,920 | −1% | $102,980 | $175,220 | 2,740 |
| 30 | Illinois | $130,680 | −1% | $102,440 | $161,470 | 9,270 |
| 31 | Maine | $130,260 | −2% | $107,820 | $166,740 | 1,650 |
| 32 | Iowa | $130,160 | −2% | $107,990 | $167,590 | 3,240 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $130,140 | −2% | $102,940 | $163,720 | 10,670 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $130,070 | −2% | $103,490 | $162,020 | 1,290 |
| 35 | Missouri | $129,930 | −2% | $100,650 | $162,060 | 7,710 |
| 36 | Florida | $129,510 | −2% | $101,920 | $163,600 | 21,790 |
| 37 | Georgia | $129,430 | −2% | $99,160 | $166,060 | 10,460 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $128,990 | −3% | $103,530 | $164,320 | 9,800 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $128,840 | −3% | $103,080 | $156,000 | 1,020 |
| 40 | Indiana | $128,830 | −3% | $101,790 | $155,260 | 7,450 |
| 41 | Virginia | $127,810 | −3% | $99,990 | $161,470 | 7,110 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $127,320 | −4% | $100,220 | $155,500 | 2,550 |
| 43 | Kansas | $126,650 | −4% | $98,330 | $158,080 | 3,780 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $125,660 | −5% | $99,420 | $205,810 | 3,970 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $125,600 | −5% | $99,050 | $159,570 | 5,380 |
| 46 | Ohio | $124,870 | −6% | $100,780 | $154,680 | 15,400 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $124,730 | −6% | $98,780 | $156,830 | 4,690 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $123,290 | −7% | $97,080 | $160,170 | 5,670 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $122,870 | −7% | $95,710 | $162,960 | 4,770 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $117,590 | −11% | $82,790 | $137,880 | 12,150 |
| 51 | Alabama | $105,750 | −20% | $86,300 | $134,650 | 5,640 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Nurse Practitioners salary questions
Which state pays nurse practitioners the most?
California, with a median of $168,520 a year (+27% vs. the national median of $132,300). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays nurse practitioners the least?
Alabama, with a median of $105,750 a year (−20% vs. national).
Where do most nurse practitioners work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 25,970, with a median of $131,670.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.