As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care in the United States is $127,139. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $108,038 to a high of $145,253, with most professionals earning between $117,141 and $136,621.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $136,621 | $11,385 | $2,627 | $66 |
| Average | $127,139 | $10,595 | $2,445 | $61 |
| 25th Percentile | $117,141 | $9,762 | $2,253 | $56 |
An entry-level Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care with less than 1 year of experience earns about $123,018. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $123,315. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $124,500. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $126,279, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $129,372.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care | $123,018 |
| Intermediate Level Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care | $123,315 |
| Senior Level Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care | $124,500 |
| Specialist Level Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care | $126,279 |
| Expert Level Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care | $129,372 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 2% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of January 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $231,993 in 2023 to approximately $237,504 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $127,139 | 73.4% | ||
| Bonus | $263 | 0.2% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $9,746 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $6,243 | 3.6% | ||
| Disability | $2,038 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 3.7% | ||
| Pension | $5,351 | 3.1% | ||
| Time Off | $16,170 | 9.3% | ||
| Total Compensation | $173,321 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 0.6% |
| Associates | 0.8% |
| Bachelors | 2.0% |
| Masters | 91.8% |
| Doctorate | 4.8% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care is $127,139. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care is $61; the average weekly pay of Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care is $2,445; the average monthly pay of Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care is $10,595.
A Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care is $159,560.
The highest pay for Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care is $145,253.
The lowest pay for Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care is $108,038.
Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care works in collaboration with a physician to assess the physical needs of patient's medical type such as psychiatric, oncology or obstetrics. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Being a Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Requires a master's degree. Additionally, Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care typically reports to a physician. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) in specialty area based on RN licensure and state authority for advanced practice. Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Collaboration: Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
Care Management: A set of activities intended to improve patient care and reduce the need for medical services by enhancing coordination of care, eliminate duplication, and helping patients and caregivers more effectively manage health conditions.
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