Average Nurse Practitioner Salary

$97.75/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in California is $97.75 per hour. This is 14% higher than the US average of $83.90.

Last updated on December 23, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Practitioner salaries in California compared to National Averages

$97.75/hour

California

14% higher than the US average.

$83.90/hour

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Nurse Practitioners?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Vallejo, California$84$100
Burlingame, California$76$100
Oakland, California$76$100
San Rafael, California$76$100
What type of Nurse Practitioners make the most money in California?
SpecialtyAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Family Practice$95$144
Urgent Care$88$106
How does the pay for Nurse Practitioners in California compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Colorado$80$83
Oregon$78$108
Washington$61$78
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Practitioner jobs in California?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Kaiser Permanente$103$133

Last updated on December 23, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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