Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: California
Average Nurse Practitioner Salary
Average Nurse Practitioner Salary
$66.66/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in California is $66.66 per hour. This is 12% lower than the US average of $74.65.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Nurse Practitioner salaries in California compared to National Averages
Nurse Practitioner salaries in California compared to National Averages
$66.66/hour
California
12% lower than the US average.
$74.65/hour
United States
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Practitioner jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Practitioner jobs in California?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Vista Staffing | $135 | $135 |
| Tenet North Cal | $77 | $77 |
| ShareSTAFF | $72 | $72 |
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Nurse Practitioner - Family Practice
- Nortek Medical Staffing, Inc.
- Ferndale, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$120K-160K/year
approximately $57-77/hrPosted 10 days ago
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- California City Correctional Facility
- California City, CA
$100K-175K/year
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- ShareSTAFF
- Sacramento, CA
- 3x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$72/hour
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