Advanced Practice Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does an Advanced Practice Nurse make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Advanced Practice Nurse in the United States is $115,427 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,494
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,253 to $122,790
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,632
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Advanced Practice Nurse Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $122,790 $10,233 $2,361 $59
Average $115,427 $9,619 $2,220 $55
25th Percentile $109,253 $9,104 $2,101 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Advanced Practice Nurse Salaries

An Advanced Practice Nurse'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Advanced Practice Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Advanced Practice Nurse'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): $112,393
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $112,854
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,102
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,134
  • Expert (over 8 years): $118,675
Levels Salary
Entry Level Advanced Practice Nurse$112,393
Intermediate Level Advanced Practice Nurse$112,854
Senior Level Advanced Practice Nurse$115,102
Specialist Level Advanced Practice Nurse$118,134
Expert Level Advanced Practice Nurse$118,675
$112,393 0 yr
$112,854 < 2 yrs
$115,102 2-4 yrs
$118,134 5-8 yrs
$118,675 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Advanced Practice Nurses

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:

  • San Jose: $145,588
  • San Francisco: $143,994
  • Oakland: $140,959

What Skills Can Increase an Advanced Practice Nurse's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 6.47% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 3.13% Job Postings): 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.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 2.1% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Collaboration 6.47%
CPR 3.13%
Long Term Care 2.1%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Advanced Practice Nurse's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
$121,198
5%
Innovation
$120,044
4%
Commitment
$120,044
4%
Acute Care
$118,890
3%
Care Management
$118,890
3%
Clinical Care
$118,890
3%
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Advanced Practice Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Advanced Practice Nurse 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, Advanced Practice Nurse positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Advanced Practice Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Advanced Practice Nurse

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$138,512$67.020%

How Education impacts an Advanced Practice Nurse's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Advanced Practice Nurses enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Advanced Practice Nurse with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $122,768 and $128,175).

Advanced Practice Nurse Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Advanced Practice Nurse
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 0.8%
Associates 0.9%
Bachelors 3.2%
Masters 91.2%
Doctorate 3.7%
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Advanced Practice Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Advanced Practice Nurse'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Advanced Practice Nurse

Salaries for an Advanced Practice Nurse can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $228,281 in 2023 to around $223,160 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Advanced Practice Nurse salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Advanced Practice Nurse Over Time

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2023
$228,281
2024
$233,704
2025
$223,160
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2024 $233,704
2025 $223,160
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  • Central Outreach Wellness Center

    Columbus, OH

    Central Outreach Wellness Center | Columbus, OH

    Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) / Nurse Practitioner. Columbus - Columbus, OH 43215. Overview. Salary Range $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 Salary/year... more

    9 Days Ago

  • AndHealth

    Columbus, OH

    AndHealth | Columbus, OH

    Advanced Practice Provider - Dermatology. AndHealth is on a mission to radically improve access and outcomes for the most challenging chronic health condit... more

    7 Days Ago

  • U.S. Urology Partners

    Columbus, OH

    U.S. Urology Partners | Columbus, OH

    Advanced Practice Provider. As a primary health care provider working in collaboration with a licensed physician or physicians, the Advanced Practice Provi... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Trinity Health

    Columbus, OH

    Trinity Health | Columbus, OH

    Neurology APP, Outpatient. Employment Type: Full time. Position Purpose: The APRN - NP Specialty provides primary or acute healthcare services for specialt... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions

    Columbus, OH

    Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions | Columbus, OH

    Advanced Practice Provider. Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) offers a full continuum of care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, part... more

    10 Days Ago

  • Nationwide Childrens Hospital

    Columbus, OH

    Nationwide Childrens Hospital | Columbus, OH

    Pulmonary Medicine Advanced Practice Provider. Our pulmonary specialists diagnose, treat and research a wide range of respiratory disorders, including asth... more

    9 Days Ago

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FAQ about Advanced Practice Nurse

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Advanced Practice Nurse?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Advanced Practice Nurse roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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