Healthcare

Nurse Practitioner

A comprehensive guide to Nurse Practitioner licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$129,082 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Stable

Top Paying State

California

Coverage: 50 states

Top Paying State

California

166,610 / yr

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Rank #2

New Jersey

149,620 / yr

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Rank #3

Alaska

145,450 / yr

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State	Median Salary	License Type	Education Required	Est. Timeline	Action
CA CaliforniaCompact: No	166,610High CoL Adjusted	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	6-24 months	Details
NJ New JerseyCompact: Yes	149,620High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Degree required	6-24 months	Details
AK AlaskaCompact: Yes	145,450High CoL Adjusted	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	6-24 months	Details
NY New YorkCompact: Pending	145,390High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Degree required	6-24 months	Details
OR OregonCompact: Yes	144,600High CoL Adjusted	Register with licensing agency	Varies by state board	6-24 months	Details
WA WashingtonCompact: No	140,220High CoL Adjusted	Stand-alone license	Degree required	6-24 months	Details