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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 4,764 positions with reported compensation (38% of all Nurse Practitioner listings).

10th percentile

$82,938

25th percentile

$108,664

Median (50th)

$115,476

75th percentile

$130,891

90th percentile

$158,911

Average salary: $119,533

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Nursing

Patient Care

BLS

CPR

EHR

PHP

HIPAA

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	143	$109,500	$89,740 – $109,500	–	15	28
Boston, MA	79	$124,800	$110,125 – $134,530	8%	15	10
San Antonio, TX	77	$109,500	$109,500 – $123,800	–	15	31
Chicago, IL	67	$112,000	$110,000 – $130,900	1%	15	4
San Francisco, CA	59	$164,700	$164,700 – $164,700	41%	12	24
Seattle, WA	54	$145,400	$131,500 – $146,100	31%	15	22
Phoenix, AZ	50	$112,250	$109,500 – $129,900	12%	15	7
Saint Louis, MO	50	$109,500	$100,000 – $116,249	6%	15	5
New York, NY	49	$131,200	$115,494 – $151,531	2%	15	6
Bronx, NY	48	$135,000	$130,000 – $138,750	–	12	1
Atlanta, GA	46	$120,000	$109,500 – $125,500	–	15	3
Jacksonville, FL	43	$123,800	$119,400 – $124,400	–	15	1
Austin, TX	41	$128,600	$120,000 – $128,600	27%	15	10
New Braunfels, TX	41	$79,750	$41,250 – $109,500	–	3	40
Washington DC	40	$135,700	$129,916 – $154,500	12%	15	4
Dallas, TX	39	$60,000	$30,000 – $100,000	–	15	2
Brooklyn, NY	38	$130,000	$125,000 – $151,531	3%	15	2
Portland, OR	38	$139,300	$125,400 – $139,300	21%	15	6
Springfield, MO	37	$114,750	$87,750 – $120,000	–	15	1
United States	37	$118,738	$111,140 – $143,250	19%	13	0

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Nurse Practitioner openings globally.

One Medical 105 jobs

Optum 62 jobs

University Health 53 jobs

Houston Methodist 47 jobs

Baylor College of Medicine 41 jobs

Essen Medical Associates 37 jobs

Mayo Clinic 33 jobs

MedElite Group 26 jobs

Northwestern Medical Group 26 jobs

Mercy 25 jobs

Onemedical 17 jobs

UnitedHealth Group 16 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Nurse Practitioners work

United States 9,168 jobs United Kingdom 3,422 jobs UAE 3 jobs

Nurse Practitioner Job Market Overview (2026)

The Nurse Practitioner job market is solidly active, with 12,593 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 2,072 new positions were posted (1,561 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Nurse Practitioner positions is $115,476, with the middle 50% of earners making between $108,664 and $130,891. Top earners (90th percentile) command $158,911 or more. Note that 62% of listings do not disclose salary, so actual compensation may differ in some markets. The highest-paying city is San Francisco, CA at $164,700 median, while Dallas, TX offers $60,000.

Remote Work Availability

6% of Nurse Practitioner positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (788 listings). While the majority of positions remain on-site, remote options are increasingly available.

Skills That Get You Hired

Based on analysis of job descriptions, the most in-demand skills for Nurse Practitioner roles are Nursing, Patient Care, BLS, CPR, EHR, and PHP. 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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