How much does a nurse practitioner make in Fresno?
$166,600a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $80.08 an hour or $13,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.08
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $129,300Median: $166,600Highest 10%: $212,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $129,300 | $62.16 | |
| 25th | $138,900 | $66.78 | |
| Median | $166,600 | $80.08 | |
| 75th | $191,300 | $91.96 | |
| 90th | $212,300 | $102.08 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| San Jose, CA | $231,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $219,100 |
| Vallejo, CA | $182,400 |
| Napa, CA | $176,300 |
| Modesto, CA | $173,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $172,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $169,900 |
| Hanford, CA | $168,500 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $167,200 |
| Chico, CA | $167,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $167,000 |
| Salinas, CA | $166,100 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $165,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $165,600 |
| Yuba City, CA | $165,000 |
| El Centro, CA | $164,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $163,900 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $163,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $161,500 |
| Redding, CA | $160,500 |
| Visalia, CA | $159,400 |
| Stockton, CA | $159,200 |
| Merced, CA | $158,800 |
| Oxnard, CA | $148,800 |
Related jobs in Fresno
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Psychiatrist | $315,500 |
| Physician | $315,400 |
| Pediatrician | $289,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $287,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $277,700 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioner | $209,100 |
| Dentist | $188,500 |
| Pharmacist | $169,200 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $163,400 |
| Veterinarian | $157,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $80.08 ($166,600 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Fresno than the national average?
Yes: $166,600 against $132,300 nationally, 26% more.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $168,500, so Fresno pays 1% less.
Where does Fresno rank for nurse practitioner pay?
12 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $129,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.