How much does a nurse practitioner make in Sacramento?
$172,000a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $82.70 an hour or $14,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.70
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $105,500Median: $172,000Highest 10%: $240,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $105,500 | $50.74 | |
| 25th | $149,400 | $71.80 | |
| Median | $172,000 | $82.70 | |
| 75th | $222,000 | $106.73 | |
| 90th | $240,100 | $115.43 |
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 |
| Riverside, CA | $169,900 |
| Hanford, CA | $168,500 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $167,200 |
| Chico, CA | $167,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $167,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $166,600 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $82.70 ($172,000 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $172,000 against $132,300 nationally, 30% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $168,500, so Sacramento pays 2% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for nurse practitioner pay?
6 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $105,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $240,100 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.