Nurse Practitioner Pay: Median, Entry-Level & Senior Salaries
National median: $126,260/year. After federal taxes (single filer), that's $97,052/year take-home — 23.1% effective rate.
Nurse Practitioner Salary After Federal Tax by Experience Level
Take-home calculated for single filer, federal taxes only (no state income tax baseline).
| Level | Gross Salary | Take-Home / Year | Monthly | Eff. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | $95,000 | $75,219 | $6,268 | 20.8% |
| 25th Percentile | $108,000 | $84,364 | $7,030 | 21.9% |
| MedianBLS Median | $126,260 | $97,052 | $8,088 | 23.1% |
| 75th Percentile | $148,000 | $111,911 | $9,326 | 24.4% |
| 90th Percentile | $180,000 | $134,025 | $11,169 | 25.5% |
| Senior Level | $165,000 | $123,531 | $10,294 | 25.1% |
Nurse Practitioner Take-Home Pay by State
Salary figures adjusted for state cost of living and local market rates. Single filer.
| State | Est. Salary | Take-Home / Year | Monthly | Eff. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $154,984 | $104,334 | $8,694 | 32.7% |
| Washington | $143,936 | $109,133 | $9,094 | 24.2% |
| New York | $166,348 | $115,611 | $9,634 | 30.5% |
| Hawaii | $168,241 | $112,475 | $9,373 | 33.1% |
| Alaska | $146,777 | $111,075 | $9,256 | 24.3% |
About This Career
Nurse practitioners hold prescriptive authority and manage patients independently in the 27 states with full practice authority, effectively functioning as primary care providers. The BLS projects 38% job growth through 2032 as NPs fill physician shortages across rural and underserved areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Nurse Practitioner salary in the US?+
The national median Nurse Practitioner salary is $126,260 per year (BLS data). The middle 50% of earners fall between $108,000 and $148,000, while the top 10% earn over $180,000.
How much does a Nurse Practitioner take home after taxes?+
A Nurse Practitioner earning the median $126,260 takes home approximately $97,052 after federal taxes (single filer, assuming no state income tax). Add state taxes to get a more precise figure for your location.
Where do Nurse Practitioners earn the most?+
The highest-paying states for Nurse Practitioners are California, Washington, New York. Top cities include San Francisco, Seattle, New York City, where salaries can exceed $148,000 for experienced professionals.