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Nurse Practitioners is a notable career in the 29 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Nurse Practitioners against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 29-1171 |
| title | Nurse Practitioners |
| onet code | 29-1171.00 |
| description | Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education. |
| job zone | 5 |
| major group | 29 |
| tot emp | 307,390 |
| a mean | 132,000 |
| a median | 129,210 |
| a pct10 | 97,960 |
| a pct25 | 109,940 |
| a pct75 | 149,570 |
| a pct90 | 169,950 |
| h mean | 63 |
| h median | 62 |
The day-to-day work of a nurse practitioners typically centers on maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and Critical Thinking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 4.05 out of 5 — critical for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working nurse practitioners, the most common entry qualification is a Master's Degree (65.2%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 100% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in California at $166,610 and lowest in Alabama at $106,930 — a 1.6× spread. The top five states (California, New Jersey, Alaska, New York, Oregon) average $150,334. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $166,610 | $173,190 | $124,330 | $234,800 | 20,980 |
| New Jersey | $149,620 | $140,470 | $65,130 | $173,320 | 9,590 |
| Alaska | $145,450 | $142,340 | $76,470 | $199,990 | 570 |
| New York | $145,390 | $148,410 | $106,640 | $194,470 | 20,430 |
| Oregon | $144,600 | $148,030 | $103,570 | $186,380 | 2,430 |
| Washington | $140,220 | $143,620 | $107,700 | $177,770 | 4,790 |
| Connecticut | $138,960 | $141,140 | $105,980 | $169,850 | 3,680 |
| Massachusetts | $138,890 | $145,140 | $102,400 | $205,230 | 8,920 |
| New Mexico | $138,440 | $136,620 | $80,890 | $187,840 | 1,870 |
| Arizona | $133,790 | $132,920 | $84,740 | $172,610 | 7,540 |
| Montana | $133,640 | $131,560 | $103,340 | $163,160 | 1,050 |
| New Hampshire | $132,440 | $133,660 | $106,160 | $160,750 | 1,790 |
| District of Columbia | $131,380 | $137,600 | $101,020 | $171,220 | 790 |
| Hawaii | $130,940 | $135,020 | $101,430 | $166,160 | 470 |
| Rhode Island | $130,710 | $139,600 | $111,590 | $176,010 | 1,200 |
| Texas | $129,880 | $130,930 | $96,140 | $165,530 | 21,690 |
| Colorado | $129,750 | $127,610 | $83,060 | $165,970 | 4,130 |
| Vermont | $129,740 | $130,580 | $100,210 | $163,390 | 680 |
| Iowa | $129,420 | $133,020 | $102,150 | $167,110 | 2,810 |
| Florida | $129,010 | $128,340 | $100,540 | $155,490 | 24,690 |
| Idaho | $128,940 | $131,380 | $103,220 | $166,400 | 1,570 |
| Illinois | $128,620 | $128,880 | $102,280 | $158,680 | 9,560 |
| Wisconsin | $128,580 | $130,490 | $107,010 | $161,600 | 4,950 |
| Minnesota | $128,570 | $128,120 | $96,720 | $163,660 | 8,690 |
| Indiana | $128,280 | $126,520 | $101,470 | $161,150 | 7,470 |
| Nebraska | $127,930 | $127,950 | $100,810 | $161,800 | 2,150 |
| Delaware | $127,810 | $130,190 | $103,280 | $165,890 | 1,210 |
| Wyoming | $127,750 | $126,060 | $83,390 | $161,340 | 440 |
| Pennsylvania | $127,400 | $126,730 | $101,370 | $159,920 | 10,860 |
| Ohio | $126,740 | $121,250 | $98,380 | $154,280 | 14,550 |
| Oklahoma | $126,670 | $127,120 | $78,090 | $165,280 | 3,020 |
| Missouri | $126,370 | $124,600 | $94,500 | $151,010 | 6,820 |
| Georgia | $126,060 | $125,490 | $99,920 | $163,970 | 10,580 |
| Louisiana | $125,980 | $124,850 | $95,960 | $156,030 | 4,480 |
| Utah | $125,700 | $131,680 | $95,570 | $172,850 | 2,860 |
| Michigan | $125,620 | $127,200 | $101,200 | $149,330 | 7,900 |
| Maryland | $125,530 | $127,100 | $92,860 | $167,260 | 6,640 |
| Maine | $125,040 | $127,750 | $101,060 | $160,260 | 1,630 |
| North Carolina | $125,020 | $124,830 | $100,120 | $158,440 | 8,020 |
| Kansas | $124,690 | $127,900 | $96,290 | $161,010 | 3,030 |
| Virginia | $124,210 | $122,180 | $85,020 | $155,800 | 6,470 |
| North Dakota | $123,220 | $121,200 | $92,650 | $158,890 | 1,260 |
| South Dakota | $122,600 | $122,300 | $99,980 | $153,600 | 950 |
| West Virginia | $121,640 | $122,140 | $93,350 | $149,910 | 2,280 |
| Mississippi | $119,290 | $122,930 | $92,720 | $162,290 | 4,170 |
| South Carolina | $116,240 | $113,950 | $62,220 | $145,560 | 5,850 |
| Kentucky | $113,870 | $116,930 | $89,760 | $149,350 | 4,710 |
| Arkansas | $113,660 | $116,030 | $95,160 | $141,760 | 3,350 |
| Tennessee | $108,420 | $108,180 | $61,530 | $133,120 | 14,300 |
| Alabama | $106,930 | $109,650 | $85,410 | $132,860 | 4,730 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for nurse practitioners. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for ACNP (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) or Adult Nurse Practitioner frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Nurse Practitioners compares to others in the 29 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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