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

Salary analysis

💰 Salary analysis

Salary data based on 1,975 positions with reported compensation (30% of all Nurse Practitioner listings).

10th percentile

$88,453

25th percentile

$109,000

Median (50th)

$124,270

75th percentile

$135,000

90th percentile

$159,472

Average salary: $119,428

In-demand skills

🎯 In-Demand skills

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

Patient Care

Nursing

EHR

HIPAA

BLS

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	101	$109,500	$109,500 – $113,375	–	12	8
New York, NY	67	$145,000	$118,874 – $150,383	3%	15	24
Chicago, IL	47	$125,000	$125,000 – $125,000	–	15	19
Phoenix, AZ	45	$95,100	$93,084 – $117,500	2%	15	10
Boston, MA	42	$126,000	$110,000 – $145,400	14%	13	12
San Francisco, CA	36	$164,700	$164,700 – $164,700	28%	5	29
Cincinnati, OH	33	$125,000	$125,000 – $125,000	–	8	3
San Antonio, TX	33	$109,500	$104,750 – $112,250	–	15	4
Washington DC	30	$140,000	$135,350 – $140,000	7%	13	19
Albuquerque, NM	27	$100,010	–	11%	8	3
Seattle, WA	26	$146,100	$131,500 – $168,480	4%	6	18
Brooklyn, NY	25	$150,000	$103,846 – $152,500	–	13	6
Florida	25	$80,000	$60,000 – $100,000	12%	7	0
Rochester, MN	23	$119,870	$119,870 – $125,315	–	1	2
Texas	23	$120,000	$120,000 – $120,000	9%	7	0
Cardiff	21	$124,270	$109,000 – $135,000	–	1	0
Bristol	21	£40,637	£38,456 – £42,818	5%	5	4
Nottingham	20	£60,000	£52,764 – £60,000	–	5	2
North Carolina	18	$124,270	$109,000 – $135,000	11%	2	0
Tampa, FL	18	$125,000	$120,000 – $132,500	–	8	4

Top employers

🏢 Top employers

15 companies with the most Nurse Practitioner openings globally.

One Medical 56 jobs

SGS Consulting 47 jobs

Baylor College of Medicine 45 jobs

Locum Meds 45 jobs

Houston Methodist 44 jobs

Mayo Clinic 39 jobs

Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc. 28 jobs

Northwestern Medical Group 21 jobs

University of Cincinnati 20 jobs

Mount Sinai Health System 19 jobs

Dermafix Spa 19 jobs

Ardent Health 12 jobs

Geographic distribution

🌐 Where Nurse Practitioners work

United States 4,125 jobs United Kingdom 2,378 jobs UAE 4 jobs

Nurse Practitioner Job Market Overview (2026)

The Nurse Practitioner job market is steadily growing, with 6,507 open positions tracked across 20 cities worldwide. In the past 30 days alone, 2,817 new positions were posted (1,157 in the last week), indicating strong and consistent demand from employers.

Compensation Landscape

The median salary for Nurse Practitioner positions is $124,270, with the middle 50% of earners making between $109,000 and $135,000. Top earners (90th percentile) command $159,472 or more. Note that 70% 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 Bristol offers £40,637.

Remote Work Availability

7% of Nurse Practitioner positions offer remote or hybrid work arrangements (488 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 Patient Care, Nursing, EHR, HIPAA, BLS, and CPR. 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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