Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Salary in California

How much does an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner make in California?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner in California is $125,901 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

However, an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $140,323
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,527 to $133,450
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,814
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Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $133,450 $11,121 $2,566 $64
Average $125,901 $10,492 $2,421 $61
25th Percentile $118,527 $9,877 $2,279 $57
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Key Factors That Influence Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Salaries

An Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner'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 Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner'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): $123,648
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $124,160
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,655
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,053
  • Expert (over 8 years): $130,659
Levels Salary
Entry Level Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner$123,648
Intermediate Level Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner$124,160
Senior Level Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner$126,655
Specialist Level Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner$130,053
Expert Level Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner$130,659
$123,648 0 yr
$124,160 < 2 yrs
$126,655 2-4 yrs
$130,053 5-8 yrs
$130,659 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioners

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: $126,437
  • West Hollywood: $126,437
  • Dodgertown: $126,437

Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner'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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$118,527
Average $125,901/year
$133,450
$9,877
Average $10,492/month
$11,121
$2,279
Average $2,421/week
$2,566
$57
Average $61/hour
$64
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $133,450 $11,121 $2,566 $64
Average $125,901 $10,492 $2,421 $61
25th Percentile $118,527 $9,877 $2,279 $57

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