Nurse practitioner is a career that has been expanding rapidly in terms of employment. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment of nurse practitioners is projected to increase much faster than average, with approximately 62,000 nurse practitioner jobs being added from 2018 to 2028, an increase of 26%.
Using occupational data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we’ve analyzed and compiled a round-up of the average nurse practitioner salary by state in the U.S. Read on for a full breakdown of where nurse practitioners make the most money, and where they’re making the least.
