Nurse Practitioner Salary in California
Based on 21K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$166,610
$80.101/hr
vs National Average
$129,125
+29.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$124K – $235K
21K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Nurse Practitioner in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $124,330 |
| 25th percentile | $140,260 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $166,610 |
| 75th percentile | $205,400 |
| 90th percentile | $234,800 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nurse Practitioner in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $157,160 |
| 2023 | $164,050 |
| 2024 | $166,610 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $157,160 | $118,452 |
| 2023 | $164,050 | $125,602 |
| 2024 | $166,610 | $129,125 |