Nurse Practitioner Jobs (2026) — Salary, Cities & Top Employers

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,108 positions with reported compensation (18% of all Nurse Practitioner listings).

10th percentile

$94,900

25th percentile

$108,274

Median (50th)

$125,000

75th percentile

$140,000

90th percentile

$170,000

Average salary: $127,271

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

Most frequently requested skills in Nurse Practitioner job descriptions, ranked by mention frequency.

Nursing

Patient Care

EHR

BLS

Customer Service

HIPAA

CPR

By city

🌎 Salary & Jobs by city

Compare Nurse Practitioner opportunities across 20 cities. Click any city for detailed market analysis.

City	Jobs ▼	Median Salary	Salary Range	Remote %	Companies	New (7d)
Houston, TX	91	$125,000	$122,500 – $130,000	5%	15	2
London	91	£60,000	£50,000 – £83,000	–	12	0
Boston, MA	35	$128,000	$125,000 – $142,800	3%	10	6
New York, NY	34	$137,310	$119,120 – $163,655	–	15	3
Albuquerque, NM	26	$125,000	$108,274 – $140,000	–	8	2
Baltimore, MD	26	$61,246	$41,120 – $81,373	–	6	1
Brooklyn, NY	26	$122,500	$95,000 – $155,000	4%	13	0
Chicago, IL	26	$122,500	$111,750 – $133,750	–	15	7
Cincinnati, OH	25	$125,000	$125,000 – $125,000	–	5	5
Washington DC	25	$150,500	$134,750 – $200,000	4%	14	2
Saint Louis, MO	25	$115,000	$95,000 – $130,000	–	15	5
Nashville, TN	24	$125,000	$108,274 – $140,000	4%	7	2
Florida	24	$85,000	$62,500 – $107,500	4%	7	3
Austin, TX	23	$117,500	$110,000 – $122,150	4%	12	6
Tampa, FL	23	$145,000	$142,500 – $147,500	–	8	13
Leicester	23	$125,000	$108,274 – $140,000	–	3	0
Dallas, TX	22	$120,000	$120,000 – $120,000	–	12	3
Los Angeles, CA	22	$150,000	$144,400 – $150,000	–	13	4
California	21	$164,700	$164,700 – $164,700	–	4	19
Buffalo, NY	18	$113,500	$105,250 – $115,000	–	8	2

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Nurse Practitioner openings globally.

Locum Meds 61 jobs

Baylor College of Medicine 35 jobs

Med Source Consultants 33 jobs

Houston Methodist 28 jobs

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. 26 jobs

One Medical 23 jobs

Athona Group 18 jobs

Ardent Health 18 jobs

University of Cincinnati 18 jobs

Dermafix Spa 17 jobs

Vanderbilt Health 17 jobs

SGS Consulting 13 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Nurse Practitioners work

United States 4,425 jobs United Kingdom 1,669 jobs India 87 jobs UAE 5 jobs Germany 1 jobs France 1 jobs Singapore 1 jobs

Nurse Practitioner Job Market Overview (2026)

The Nurse Practitioner job market is steadily growing, with 6,189 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 2,633 new positions were posted (1,649 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Nurse Practitioner positions is $125,000, with the middle 50% of earners making between $108,274 and $140,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $170,000 or more. Note that 82% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is California at $164,700 median, while London offers £60,000.

Remote Work Availability

4% of Nurse Practitioner positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (278 listings). This role typically requires on-site presence, though select employers are offering flexible arrangements.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Nurse Practitioner roles are Nursing, Patient Care, EHR, BLS, Customer Service, and HIPAA. Including these keywords in your resume and cover letter can significantly improve your ATS match rate and interview chances.

How to Apply

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