Here are seven comparisons on RN, NP and PA compensation from 2024:
Average base salary
RNs: $91,000
NPs: $132,000
PAs: $131,000
Total compensation (including bonuses, etc.)
RNs: $95,000
NPs: $135,000
PAs: $142,000
Percent of practitioners who saw pay increases in 2024
RNs: 67%
NPs: 66%
PAs: 59%
Percent of practitioners who feel fairly paid
RNs: 52%
NPs: 52%
PAs: 53%
Highest earning practice setting:
RNs: Hospital inpatient care
NPs: Hospital inpatient care
PAs: Operating rooms
Highest earning region:
RNs: Pacific region
NPs: Pacific region
PAs: Pacific region
Average gender pay gaps for practitioners
RNs: Women earn -$10,000
NPs: Women earn -$12,000
PAs: Women earn -$15,000
