Nurse Practitioner Salary in New York (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Nurse Practitioners in New York, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
New York Median
$153,510
per year
Hourly Rate
$73.80
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+16% vs US median
US median $132,300
State Rank
#6 of 51
22,890 employed here

How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in New York?

Nurse Practitioners in New York take home a median of $153,510 annually — roughly $73.80 an hour — which runs 16% above the national median of $132,300.

Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $112,730 while the top 10% make $198,060 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $132,490 and $170,290 a year.

Nurse Practitioner salary range in New York

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$112,730$54.20
25th percentile (early career)$132,490$63.70
50th percentile (median)$153,510$73.80
75th percentile (experienced)$170,290$81.87
90th percentile (top earners)$198,060$95.22

How New York compares

New York ranks 6th out of 51 states and territories for Nurse Practitioner pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$168,520
2New Jersey$159,310
3Washington$156,100
4Oregon$155,680
5Alaska$155,170

Working as a Nurse Practitioner in New York

Nationally, about 323,000 people work as Nurse Practitioners in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare New York pay ($153,510) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in New York?
The median Nurse Practitioner salary in New York is $153,510 per year, or about $73.80 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $112,730 at the entry level to $198,060 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Nurse Practitioners about 16% more than the national median of $132,300. New York ranks 6th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Nurse Practitioners?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $153,510 a year. About 22,890 Nurse Practitioners are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.