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Nurse practitioner salary in New York
- $112,730lowest 10% earn less
- $132,49025th percentile
- $153,510median
- $170,29075th percentile
- $198,060top 10% earn more
The median pay for nurse practitioners in New York was $153,510 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $21,210 higher than the US median[6].
How much do nurse practitioners make in New York?
Half of the nurse practitioners in New York earned more than $153,510 a year[1], and half earned less. That works out to $73.80 an hour[1]. The average was close, at $153,900 a year[7]. Across the US, the median for nurse practitioners was $132,300[3]. New York ranked 6th among the 50 states and DC on median annual pay for this job[5].
For all jobs in New York, the median was $59,670 a year[8]. The nurse practitioner median was $93,840 higher than that[8][9].
The lowest-paid 10% of nurse practitioners in the state earned less than $112,730[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $198,060[2]. Among metro areas, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ had the highest median, at $163,340[10]. Rochester had a median of $128,110[11].
OEWS counts wage and salary workers, both part-time and full-time[12]. It leaves out the self-employed and owners and partners in unincorporated firms[12]. Bonuses and the cost of benefits like health insurance are not part of the wage figures[12].
New York vs US pay
Pay for nurse practitioners in New York next to the national figures[1][3].
Pay by metro area in New York
Metro areas in New York with the most jobs for nurse practitioners, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.
| Metro area | Median per year | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ[11] | $163,340 | 21,680 |
| Rochester, NY | $128,110 | 1,890 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $132,220 | 1,190 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $134,590 | 910 |
| Syracuse, NY | $132,010 | 910 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $151,740 | 550 |
| Binghamton, NY | $139,030 | 330 |
| Ithaca, NY | $136,980 | 270 |
Pay in nearby states
Median pay for nurse practitioners in the states that border New York, highest first[14].
| State | Median per year | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey[14] | $159,310 | 9,950 |
| Massachusetts | $142,440 | 8,070 |
| Connecticut | $138,470 | 3,750 |
| Vermont | $134,740 | 700 |
| Pennsylvania | $130,140 | 10,670 |
Job outlook and training
Across the US, jobs for nurse practitioners are projected to grow 41% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: master's degree[16].
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a nurse practitioner make in New York?
- The median was $153,510 a year, and the average was $153,900 a year[1][7].
- How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in New York?
- The median was $73.80 an hour[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $54.20 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $95.22[17][2].
- Which city in New York pays nurse practitioners the most?
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ had the highest median annual wage among metro areas with a published median, at $163,340[10].
- Is New York a good state for nurse practitioners?
- New York had the 6th highest median annual wage for this job among the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was $21,210 above the US median[6].
- What do you need to become a nurse practitioner in New York?
- This is a US figure, not a New York one. Across the US, the typical entry education is a master's degree, with no work experience in a related job or on-the-job training listed[16].
Facts and sources
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Nurse Practitioners in New York was $153,510 per year and $73.80 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Nurse Practitioners in New York: 10th percentile $112,730, 25th percentile $132,490, 75th percentile $170,290, 90th percentile $198,060. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Nurse Practitioners in the US as a whole was $132,300 per year and $63.61 per hour, with about 323,040 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 22,890 people worked as Nurse Practitioners in New York (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: New York had the 6th highest median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners in New York ($153,510) was $21,210 (16.0%) higher than the US median ($132,300). BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Nurse Practitioners in New York was $153,900 per year and $73.99 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in New York was $59,670. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners in New York was $93,840 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($59,670). BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 13 metro areas in or partly in New York with a published median for Nurse Practitioners, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ had the highest median annual wage, $163,340. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Nurse Practitioners in the US: 10th percentile $101,340, 25th percentile $117,990, 75th percentile $156,700, 90th percentile $174,420. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners in states that border New York (highest first): New Jersey $159,310; Massachusetts $142,440; Connecticut $138,470; Vermont $134,740; Pennsylvania $130,140. BLS OEWS, May 2025
- BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Nurse Practitioners is projected to grow 41% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 29,400 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
- BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Nurse Practitioners: education needed for entry: Master's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
- BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Nurse Practitioners in New York: 10th percentile $54.20, 25th percentile $63.70, 75th percentile $81.87, 90th percentile $95.22. BLS OEWS, May 2025