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Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
National estimates for Nurse Practitioners
Industry profile for Nurse Practitioners
Geographic profile for Nurse Practitioners
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for Nurse Practitioners:
Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
---|---|---|---|---|
234,690 | 1.3 % | $ 56.75 | $ 118,040 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for Nurse Practitioners:
Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hourly Wage | $ 38.21 | $ 47.86 | $ 58.02 | $ 62.35 | $ 78.54 |
Annual Wage (2) | $ 79,470 | $ 99,540 | $ 120,680 | $ 129,680 | $ 163,350 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for Nurse Practitioners are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in Nurse Practitioners, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in Nurse Practitioners:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Offices of Physicians | 110,490 | 4.10 | $ 55.23 | $ 114,870 |
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 52,790 | 0.94 | $ 59.12 | $ 122,960 |
Outpatient Care Centers | 22,630 | 2.29 | $ 62.11 | $ 129,190 |
Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 9,360 | 0.96 | $ 52.35 | $ 108,890 |
Home Health Care Services | 6,630 | 0.44 | $ 64.03 | $ 133,170 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in Nurse Practitioners:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Offices of Physicians | 110,490 | 4.10 | $ 55.23 | $ 114,870 |
Outpatient Care Centers | 22,630 | 2.29 | $ 62.11 | $ 129,190 |
Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 9,360 | 0.96 | $ 52.35 | $ 108,890 |
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 52,790 | 0.94 | $ 59.12 | $ 122,960 |
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 2,130 | 0.89 | $ 63.38 | $ 131,830 |
Top paying industries for Nurse Practitioners:
Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services | 50 | 0.01 | $ 71.62 | $ 148,980 |
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | 70 | 0.02 | $ 64.33 | $ 133,800 |
Home Health Care Services | 6,630 | 0.44 | $ 64.03 | $ 133,170 |
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 2,130 | 0.89 | $ 63.38 | $ 131,830 |
Outpatient Care Centers | 22,630 | 2.29 | $ 62.11 | $ 129,190 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for Nurse Practitioners are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in Nurse Practitioners, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in Nurse Practitioners:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Texas | 17,810 | 1.46 | 0.87 | $ 56.68 | $ 117,890 |
California | 17,400 | 1.05 | 0.63 | $ 72.99 | $ 151,830 |
New York | 15,190 | 1.75 | 1.05 | $ 64.39 | $ 133,940 |
Florida | 14,880 | 1.73 | 1.04 | $ 50.40 | $ 104,830 |
Tennessee | 11,360 | 3.80 | 2.28 | $ 45.73 | $ 95,120 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in Nurse Practitioners:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tennessee | 11,360 | 3.80 | 2.28 | $ 45.73 | $ 95,120 |
Mississippi | 3,860 | 3.51 | 2.10 | $ 53.73 | $ 111,750 |
West Virginia | 1,780 | 2.71 | 1.63 | $ 50.36 | $ 104,750 |
Alaska | 770 | 2.60 | 1.56 | $ 54.72 | $ 113,820 |
Missouri | 6,940 | 2.54 | 1.53 | $ 49.76 | $ 103,490 |
Top paying states for Nurse Practitioners:
State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
California | 17,400 | 1.05 | 0.63 | $ 72.99 | $ 151,830 |
New Jersey | 6,690 | 1.74 | 1.04 | $ 65.87 | $ 137,010 |
New York | 15,190 | 1.75 | 1.05 | $ 64.39 | $ 133,940 |
Washington | 3,730 | 1.16 | 0.70 | $ 62.90 | $ 130,840 |
Massachusetts | 7,330 | 2.16 | 1.30 | $ 62.28 | $ 129,540 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in Nurse Practitioners:
Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 15,060 | 1.74 | 1.04 | $ 67.79 | $ 141,010 |
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 5,610 | 2.17 | 1.30 | $ 63.50 | $ 132,070 |
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 5,490 | 0.96 | 0.58 | $ 69.68 | $ 144,930 |
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 4,960 | 1.17 | 0.70 | $ 59.11 | $ 122,950 |
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 4,960 | 1.38 | 0.83 | $ 55.53 | $ 115,510 |
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 4,400 | 4.50 | 2.70 | $ 47.40 | $ 98,600 |
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 3,810 | 1.31 | 0.79 | $ 59.53 | $ 123,810 |
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 3,800 | 1.43 | 0.86 | $ 58.35 | $ 121,370 |
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 3,710 | 1.51 | 0.91 | $ 50.60 | $ 105,250 |
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 3,680 | 1.42 | 0.85 | $ 54.53 | $ 113,410 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in Nurse Practitioners:
Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
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Rochester, MN | 940 | 8.13 | 4.88 | $ 61.29 | $ 127,490 |
Jonesboro, AR | 320 | 5.70 | 3.42 | $ 50.04 | $ 104,070 |
Johnson City, TN | 400 | 5.11 | 3.07 | $ 44.68 | $ 92,930 |
Hattiesburg, MS | 310 | 5.04 | 3.02 | $ 51.97 | $ 108,100 |
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 4,400 | 4.50 | 2.70 | $ 47.40 | $ 98,600 |
Jackson, MS | 1,090 | 4.46 | 2.68 | $ 54.39 | $ 113,120 |
Chattanooga, TN-GA | 1,090 | 4.45 | 2.67 | $ 46.43 | $ 96,570 |
Jackson, TN | 280 | 4.27 | 2.56 | $ 44.86 | $ 93,310 |
Champaign-Urbana, IL | 410 | 4.22 | 2.53 | $ 57.11 | $ 118,780 |
Knoxville, TN | 1,600 | 4.18 | 2.51 | $ 42.45 | $ 88,300 |