Alaska saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for nurse practitioners from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Across the U.S., the average pay for nurse practitioners increased $3,510 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $132,000.
Here are the five states with the largest jumps in nurse practitioner compensation using salary data from 2023 and 2024, the latest year data is available:
Alaska
2023 salary: $126,170
2024 salary: $142,340
Increase of $16,170
California
2023 salary: $161,540
2024 salary: $173,190
Increase of $11,650
West Virginia
2023 salary: $113,450
2024 salary: $122,140
Increase of $8,690
Florida
2023 salary: $119,710
2024 salary: $128,340
Increase of $8,630
Kansas
2023 salary: $119,270
2024 salary: $127,900
Increase of $8,630
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