Nurse Practitioners Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $63.61

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$48.72
25th$56.73
Median$63.61
75th$75.34
90th$83.86

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do nurse practitioners make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $63.61; the mean hourly wage is $66.01.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for nurse practitioners?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $48.72 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for nurse practitioners?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $83.86 per hour.