Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide
Average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Salary
$73.23/hour
The average salary for a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is $73.23 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $75.76.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Primary Care Nurse Practitioner compared to Nurse Practitioner National Averages
$73.23/hour
3% lower than the US average.
$75.76/hour
United States
Where do Primary Care Nurse Practitioners get paid the most?
New York pays Primary Care Nurse Practitioners the most, averaging $82 per hour, followed by Missouri ($79) and Georgia ($79). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $96. For comparison, the national average for Primary Care Nurse Practitioners is $73 per hour — New York pays 12% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $82 | $84 |
| Missouri | $79 | $96 |
| Georgia | $79 | $81 |
| Connecticut | $77 | $77 |
| Massachusetts | $76 | $79 |
| Washington | $73 | $77 |
| Texas | $73 | $83 |
| Ohio | $71 | $86 |
| Illinois | $71 | $80 |
| Pennsylvania | $70 | $80 |
| California | $67 | $91 |
| Michigan | $63 | $70 |
| Florida | $62 | $72 |
| Rhode Island | $55 | $71 |
| Oregon | $55 | $74 |
| New Mexico | $54 | $71 |
| Arizona | $54 | $75 |
| Mississippi | $53 | $74 |
| Iowa | $53 | $67 |
| Virginia | $52 | $68 |
| Colorado | $51 | $68 |
| Louisiana | $51 | $73 |
| North Carolina | $51 | $65 |
| Arkansas | $51 | $63 |
| South Carolina | $48 | $61 |
| Alabama | $48 | $62 |
| Kentucky | $48 | $64 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Primary Care Nurse Practitioner jobs?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Primary Care Nurse Practitioners, averaging $56 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $82. For comparison, the national average for Primary Care Nurse Practitioners is $73 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 24% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $56 | $82 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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