Occupation Salary Profile

Nurse Practitioners

SOC Code: 29-1171

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

National Median (BLS)
$134,190
▲ +1.36% Nominal ▼ -1.84% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$130,728
▲ +4.58% Nominal +1.41% Real
Average Base Salary
$140,120
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
12,190
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Nurse Practitioners.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $103,720
25th Percentile $120,950
National Median (50th Percentile) $134,190
75th Percentile $156,280
90th Percentile $176,490
P10: $103,720 P50 (Median): $134,190 P90: $176,490
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 56 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $130,728
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +4.58%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +1.41%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $104,250
25th Percentile $113,407
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $130,728
75th Percentile $153,016
90th Percentile $169,518
H-1B P10: $104,250 H-1B P50: $130,728 H-1B P90: $169,518
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Nurse Practitioners roles ($130,728) is -2.6% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($134,190).