The average annual salary for nurse practitioners in the U.S. is $114,510, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' occupational employment statistics survey, released March 31.
Here are the top-paying states for nurse practitioners based on the survey:
1. California: $145,970
2. New Jersey: $130,890
3. Washington: $126,480
4. New York: $126,440
5. Massachusetts: $126,050
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