Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Salary Guide: California
Average Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Salary
$66.66/hour
The average salary for a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in California is $66.66 per hour. This is 9% lower than the US average of $72.89.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner salaries in California compared to National Averages
$66.66/hour
California
9% lower than the US average.
$72.89/hour
United States
How does the pay for Primary Care Nurse Practitioners in California compare to nearby states?
Only Colorado reports pay data for Primary Care Nurse Practitioners, averaging $83 per hour. For comparison, the California average for Nurse Practitioners is $67 per hour — Colorado pays 25% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $83 | $83 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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