How much does a nurse practitioner make in New York?
$163,300a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $78.53 an hour or $13,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.53
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 21,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $132,500Median: $163,300Highest 10%: $202,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $132,500 | $63.70 | |
| 25th | $142,700 | $68.59 | |
| Median | $163,300 | $78.53 | |
| 75th | $173,900 | $83.60 | |
| 90th | $202,900 | $97.57 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $151,700 |
| Kingston, NY | $151,400 |
| Binghamton, NY | $139,000 |
| Elmira, NY | $138,700 |
| Ithaca, NY | $137,000 |
| Utica, NY | $135,800 |
| Albany, NY | $134,600 |
| Watertown, NY | $133,900 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $133,800 |
| Buffalo, NY | $132,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $132,000 |
| Rochester, NY | $128,100 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $78.53 ($163,300 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $163,300 against $132,300 nationally, 23% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $153,500, so New York pays 6% more.
Where does New York rank for nurse practitioner pay?
20 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $132,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $202,900 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.