Nurse Practitioner Salary in California
Explore nurse practitioner salaries in California including median pay, entry-level and senior compensation, and how it compares to the national average.
Median Salary in CA
$169,459
Monthly: $14,122
Biweekly: $6,518
Entry Level
$112,973
Monthly: $9,414
Biweekly: $4,345
Senior Level
$227,323
Monthly: $18,944
Biweekly: $8,743
Job Growth
20%
Projected 10-year growth
Salary Breakdown
| Pay Period | Entry Level | Median | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $112,973 | $169,459 | $227,323 |
| Monthly | $9,414 | $14,122 | $18,944 |
| Biweekly | $4,345 | $6,518 | $8,743 |
| Weekly | $2,173 | $3,259 | $4,372 |
| Hourly | $54 | $81 | $109 |
CA vs National Comparison
National Median
$132,390
CA Median
$169,459
Difference
+$37,069
Multiplier
1.28x
About This Career
Provide clinical care and can prescribe medications in specialized areas.
Education
Master's degree in Nursing plus RN license and NP certification
Key Skills
Advanced NursingDiagnosisPatient CareClinical Assessment
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