Nurse practitioners: Pay of the week

BLS reports 2025 median pay of $134,920 per year ($64.87 per hour). The BLS occupation group is nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners. All figures on this page cover that combined group, not nurse practitioners alone.

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BLS occupation snapshot

The BLS occupation group is nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners. All figures on this page cover that combined group, not nurse practitioners alone.

Median annual pay, 2025
$134,920
Median hourly pay, 2025
$64.87
Jobs in 2025
399,000
Employment outlook, 2025–35
36% (much faster than average)
Entry-level education
Master's degree

What this means for facilities

Treat the BLS figures as occupation-level context rather than a quote for a locum assignment or an individual shift. The BLS occupation group is nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners. All figures on this page cover that combined group, not nurse practitioners alone. When discussing coverage, distinguish the occupation benchmark from the specific role being considered.

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Frequently asked questions

What median pay does BLS report for nurse practitioners?

BLS reports 2025 median pay of $134,920 per year ($64.87 per hour). The BLS occupation group is nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners. All figures on this page cover that combined group, not nurse practitioners alone. BLS median pay is for all workers in the occupation, not locum or per-shift rates.

What education does BLS list?

BLS lists master's degree as entry-level education. The BLS occupation group is nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners. All figures on this page cover that combined group, not nurse practitioners alone.

What jobs and outlook figures does BLS report?

BLS reports 399,000 jobs in 2025 and a 2025–35 outlook of 36% (much faster than average). The BLS occupation group is nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners. All figures on this page cover that combined group, not nurse practitioners alone.