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Nurse Practitioners Salary in California
Ranked #1 of 51 · CA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of nurse practitionerss in California earn between $120,340 and $240,830. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean nurse practitioners salary in California is $176,760, about 28.7% above the U.S. average ($137,300). That works out to roughly $85/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $231,560 | $225,610 | 1,580 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $219,080 | $215,430 | 3,110 |
| Vallejo, CA | $182,370 | $196,780 | 180 |
| Napa, CA | $176,270 | $188,720 | 60 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $174,670 | $180,000 | 50 |
| Modesto, CA | $173,380 | $187,690 | 380 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $172,010 | $177,260 | 1,170 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $169,920 | $171,680 | 1,710 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in California?
The median nurse practitioners salary in California is $168,520 per year (mean $176,760), and about 80% earn between $120,340 and $240,830.
How much do nurse practitioners make per hour in California?
Roughly $85 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $176,760 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is California a high-paying state for nurse practitioners?
California ranks #1 of 51 states for nurse practitioners pay. Its mean salary of $176,760 is about 28.7% above the U.S. average of $137,300.
Which metro areas in California pay nurse practitioners the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in California for nurse practitioners are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($231,560), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($219,080), Vallejo, CA ($182,370), by median annual wage.