verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Nurse Practitioner Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$153,510/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$73.80/hr
▲ 16% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
22,890
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$142,243 #19 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in New York, explained

Nurse practitioners in New York earn a median of $153,510 per year ($73.80 per hour), which is 16% above the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $112,730, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $198,060. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $153,510 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $153,510 is worth about $142,243 in national buying power — ranking New York #19 for real pay (vs #6 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$112,730
$54.20/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$153,510
$73.80/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$198,060
$95.22/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $153,510 $142,243
New Jersey $159,310 $146,418 −$5,800
Massachusetts $142,440 $134,686 +$11,070
Connecticut $138,470 $133,645 +$15,040
Vermont $134,740 $137,549 +$18,770
Pennsylvania $130,140 $133,378 +$23,370

Nurse Practitioner in New York: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in New York?

Nurse practitioners in New York earn a median of $153,510 per year ($73.80 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does New York pay nurse practitioners well?

At $153,510, New York pays 16% above the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 22,890 work in the state.

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