Nurse Practitioner salary
From 115 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1171: Nurse Practitioners
- Also filed as: Family Nurse Practitioner
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 46% of Nurse Practitioner filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 33% since FY2020. From $104,000 in FY2020 to $137,962 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Nurse Practitioner H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 115 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Nurse Practitioner jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1171, Nurse Practitioners). The median base salary is $132,496, 8% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $117,000 and $153,103. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 46% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 39% of filings
Mid-level · 46% of filings
Senior · 15% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $118,907 | 41 |
| Level II · Qualified | $140,483 | 49 |
| Level III · Experienced | $150,192 | 16 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Nurse Practitioner pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $150,000 | 22 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Nurse Practitioner does
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.
Typical tasks
- Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
- Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
- Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.
- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.
- Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies, based on such patient characteristics as age and gender.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Nurse Practitioners), the median annual wage was $132,300 in May 2025, with 323,040 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $132,496, 0% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $105,513 | $101,340 |
| 25th percentile | $117,000 | $117,990 |
| Median | $132,496 | $132,300 |
| 75th percentile | $153,103 | $156,700 |
| 90th percentile | $169,933 | $174,420 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $105,513 |
| 25th | $117,000 |
| 50th (median) | $132,496 |
| 75th | $153,103 |
| 90th | $169,933 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $104,000 | $90,600 | $114,400 | 60 |
| FY2021 | $114,400 | $104,042 | $133,640 | 71 |
| FY2022 | $115,000 | $100,000 | $130,562 | 65 |
| FY2023 | $124,800 | $105,330 | $135,100 | 63 |
| FY2024 | $122,200 | $110,000 | $142,416 | 70 |
| FY2025 | $129,802 | $114,334 | $150,000 | 68 |
| FY2026 | $137,962 | $119,632 | $162,499 | 47 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Nurse Practitioner make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Nurse Practitioner jobs is $132,496 (115 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $117,000 and $153,103.
What does an entry-level Nurse Practitioner earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $118,907. Level I accounts for 39% of Nurse Practitioner filings.
Do H-1B Nurse Practitioners earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($132,496) is 0% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($132,300, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.