ER Nurse Practitioner Salary in the United States

How much does an ER Nurse Practitioner make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an ER Nurse Practitioner in the United States is $132,894 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,087
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $125,785 to $141,370
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $119,313
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ER Nurse Practitioner Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $141,370 $11,781 $2,719 $68
Average $132,894 $11,075 $2,556 $64
25th Percentile $125,785 $10,482 $2,419 $60
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Key Factors That Influence ER Nurse Practitioner Salaries

An ER 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects ER Nurse Practitioner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an ER 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): $129,932
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $130,144
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,995
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,271
  • Expert (over 8 years): $135,013
Levels Salary
Entry Level ER Nurse Practitioner$129,932
Intermediate Level ER Nurse Practitioner$130,144
Senior Level ER Nurse Practitioner$130,995
Specialist Level ER Nurse Practitioner$132,271
Expert Level ER Nurse Practitioner$135,013
$129,932 0 yr
$130,144 < 2 yrs
$130,995 2-4 yrs
$132,271 5-8 yrs
$135,013 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for ER 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:

  • San Jose: $167,619
  • San Francisco: $165,784
  • Oakland: $162,290

What Skills Can Increase an ER Nurse Practitioner's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 6.61% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • Psychiatric (Mentioned in 2.86% Job Postings): Periodically and systematically assessing the client's dietary intake and nutritional status to ensure the effectiveness of nutrition intervention.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 2.09% 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 6.61%
Psychiatric 2.86%
Long Term Care 2.09%
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 ER Nurse Practitioner's salary.
  • Palliative Care: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Medical Services: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Palliative Care
$148,841
12%
Medical Services
$148,841
12%
Innovation
$144,854
9%
Clinical Services
$142,197
7%
Health Assessment
$138,210
4%
Psychiatric
$138,210
4%
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ER Nurse Practitioner Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For ER Nurse Practitioner roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, ER Nurse Practitioner positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view ER Nurse Practitioner as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an ER Nurse Practitioner

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$146,183$70.010%

How Education impacts an ER Nurse Practitioner's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many ER Nurse Practitioners 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 ER Nurse Practitioner with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $130,694 and $138,479).

ER Nurse Practitioner Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for ER Nurse Practitioner
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.5%
High School 2.5%
Associates 3.3%
Bachelors 9.8%
Masters 76.2%
Doctorate 5.7%
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ER Nurse Practitioner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an ER 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for ER Nurse Practitioner

Salaries for an ER Nurse Practitioner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $234,174 in 2023 to around $228,921 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of ER Nurse Practitioner salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of ER Nurse Practitioner Over Time

2022
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2023
$234,174
2024
$239,736
2025
$228,921
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2023 $234,174
2024 $239,736
2025 $228,921
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    Columbus, OH

    Voca Healthcare | Columbus, OH

    Voca Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio. Job Description & Requirements Specialty... more

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  • GHR Healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    GHR Healthcare | Columbus, OH

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  • Community Medical Services

    Columbus, OH

    Community Medical Services | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. Schedule: Monday - Friday 5:30am-1:30pm with rotating on call Saturdays 8:00am-10:00am. mainly supporting th... more

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  • Alteas Health

    Columbus, OH

    Alteas Health | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description. Make an Impact Where It Matters Most. At Alteas Health, we believe exceptional providers deserve the opportu... more

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  • She Recruits LLC

    Columbus, OH

    She Recruits LLC | Columbus, OH

    Nurse Practitioner (NP). Location: Columbus, OH Compensation: $140,000 base salary + $10,000 bonus potential. About the Opportunity. She Recruits is partne... more

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  • DOCS Health

    Columbus, OH

    DOCS Health | Columbus, OH

    Nurse Practitioner Opportunity. Attention all Nurse Practitioners, we are calling you to partner with us as independent contractors providing services to o... more

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FAQ about ER Nurse Practitioner

1. What industry pays the highest salary for ER Nurse Practitioner?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for ER Nurse Practitioner roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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