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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 848 positions with reported compensation (18% of all Nurse Practitioner listings).

10th percentile

$60,296

25th percentile

$109,000

Median (50th)

$125,000

75th percentile

$135,000

90th percentile

$150,000

Average salary: $118,436

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Patient Care

Nursing

CPR

BLS

EHR

HIPAA

Customer Service

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	90	$120,000	$120,000 – $120,000	–	15	4
London	71	£68,000	£48,000 – £83,000	1%	11	1
Chicago, IL	43	$125,000	$125,000 – $125,000	–	13	4
Phoenix, AZ	28	$130,000	$127,500 – $132,500	4%	10	1
Boston, MA	24	$112,000	$111,000 – $130,000	–	6	2
San Antonio, TX	24	$100,000	$95,000 – $107,500	–	13	3
Albuquerque, NM	22	$125,000	$109,000 – $135,000	–	6	0
Florida	22	$40,000	$40,000 – $40,000	5%	6	0
Texas	22	$100,000	$100,000 – $100,000	5%	7	0
Cardiff	21	$125,000	$109,000 – $135,000	–	1	0
Cincinnati, OH	19	$110,080	$80,040 – $117,540	–	7	1
Hopkins, MN	19	$125,000	$109,000 – $135,000	5%	1	0
Leicester	19	$125,000	$109,000 – $135,000	–	2	0
Nottingham	19	£60,000	£57,000 – £60,000	–	5	2
North Carolina	19	$125,000	$109,000 – $135,000	11%	3	0
Rochester, MN	18	$119,870	$119,870 – $130,978	–	1	1
Georgia	18	$125,000	$109,000 – $135,000	11%	6	0
Aberdeen	17	£52,845	£52,845 – £52,845	–	3	1
Brooklyn, NY	16	$125,000	$100,000 – $150,000	6%	9	1
Gainesville, FL	15	$45,000	$42,500 – $47,500	–	5	3

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Nurse Practitioner openings globally.

Locum Meds 103 jobs

SGS Consulting 57 jobs

Houston Methodist 33 jobs

Mayo Clinic 30 jobs

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. 23 jobs

Northwestern Medical Group 22 jobs

Baylor College of Medicine 19 jobs

Johns Hopkins Medicine 19 jobs

HDA MD Staff 17 jobs

Ardent Health 15 jobs

Dermafix Spa 15 jobs

Boston Medical Center 11 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Nurse Practitioners work

United States 2,930 jobs United Kingdom 1,651 jobs UAE 4 jobs

Nurse Practitioner Job Market Overview (2026)

The Nurse Practitioner job market is steadily growing, with 4,585 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 1,692 new positions were posted (275 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 $109,000 and $135,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $150,000 or more. Note that 82% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is Phoenix, AZ at $130,000 median, while Florida offers $40,000.

Remote Work Availability

5% of Nurse Practitioner positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (250 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 Patient Care, Nursing, CPR, BLS, EHR, 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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