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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

Below national median; evaluate local demand

Top Paying State

California

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
CA
CaliforniaCompact: No
$166,610High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
NJ
New JerseyCompact: Yes
$149,620High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
AK
AlaskaCompact: Yes
$145,450High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
NY
New YorkCompact: Pending
$145,390High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
OR
OregonCompact: Yes
$144,600High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: No
$140,220High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
Showing 1-6 of 50 states