How much does a nurse practitioner make in San Diego?
$163,900a year
Median yearly pay for nurse practitioners in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $78.78 an hour or $13,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.78
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 2,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $131,400Median: $163,900Highest 10%: $215,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $131,400 | $63.16 | |
| 25th | $135,400 | $65.10 | |
| Median | $163,900 | $78.78 | |
| 75th | $181,100 | $87.08 | |
| 90th | $215,600 | $103.67 |
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 |
| 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 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 San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $493,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $335,600 |
| Physician | $333,300 |
| Physician | $323,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $293,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $282,200 |
| Pediatrician | $262,700 |
| Podiatrist | $235,400 |
| Dermatologist | $233,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $78.78 ($163,900 a year).
Do nurse practitioners make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $163,900 against $132,300 nationally, 24% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $168,500, so San Diego pays 3% less.
Where does San Diego rank for nurse practitioner pay?
19 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a nurse practitioner make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $131,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $215,600 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.