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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary in California

How much does a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) make in California?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) in California is $128,790 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

However, a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)'s salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $144,456
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,890 to $136,990
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $115,608
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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $136,990 $11,416 $2,634 $66
Average $128,790 $10,733 $2,477 $62
25th Percentile $121,890 $10,158 $2,344 $59
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Key Factors That Influence Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salaries

A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)'s salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)'s salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $126,019
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $126,538
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,063
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,474
  • Expert (over 8 years): $133,083
Levels Salary
Entry Level Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)$126,019
Intermediate Level Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)$126,538
Senior Level Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)$129,063
Specialist Level Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)$132,474
Expert Level Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)$133,083
$126,019 0 yr
$126,538 < 2 yrs
$129,063 2-4 yrs
$132,474 5-8 yrs
$133,083 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)s

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $129,090
  • West Hollywood: $128,990
  • Dodgertown: $129,090

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $136,610. While startup companies pay approximate $116,411.

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$116,411
Growth Stage51~500$122,888
Established501~5000$132,143
Enterprise5000+$136,610

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$154,548$74.020%

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)'s annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$121,890
Average $128,790/year
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Average $10,733/month
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Average $62/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $136,990 $11,416 $2,634 $66
Average $128,790 $10,733 $2,477 $62
25th Percentile $121,890 $10,158 $2,344 $59

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