Nurse Practitioners Employment and Wages in 2022

In 2022, the Nurse Practitioners occupation accounted for over 258 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 10% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $124,680, and the median wage was $121,610. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 101.4%.

Industry Sub-Groups

Among industry sectors, Health Care and Social Assistance held the largest number of jobs for the Nurse Practitioners occupation, employing over 235 thousand people in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sector was $125,380, with a median wage of $122,050. The wage variance to the national average was -0.6%, similar to 2021.

Educational Services accounted for a substantial employment share for this occupation, with 7 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage for this sub-group was $112,090, and the median wage was $108,280. In terms of wage variance to the national average, there was a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -8.8% to -10.1%.

The Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector also had considerable industry employment, with approximately 4 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $131,230 and the median wage was $127,970. The wage variance to the national average experienced an increase compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 1.2% to 5.3%.

Highest Location Concentration

When we examine the top locations in terms of proportional employment within the Nurse Practitioners occupation, we find that Rochester, MN had the highest concentration of jobs (5.9 times the national occupational employment share). The location had an annual mean wage in 2022, at $126,940, and a median wage of $129,200. The location variance to the national average was 1.8%. Johnson City, TN had the next highest concentration of jobs (3.3 times the national occupational employment share) and an annual mean wage of $89,230 and a median wage of $97,690. The industry variance to the national average was -28.4%. Chattanooga, TN-GA had 3 times the national occupational employment share and an annual mean wage of $101,510 and a median wage of $105,040. The industry variance to the national average was -18.6%.

Summary

In 2022, the Nurse Practitioners occupation in the United States witnessed substantial growth, with over 258,000 jobs, marking an impressive 10% increase from the previous year. Nurse practitioners earned a commendable income, with an annual mean wage of $124,680 and a median wage of $121,610, surpassing the national average for all occupations by a remarkable 101.4%. The Health Care and Social Assistance sector was the primary source of employment for Nurse Practitioners, with over 235,000 individuals working in this sector in 2022. Educational Services and the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services sector also played notable roles in employing Nurse Practitioners, with competitive wages. Rochester, MN, had the highest concentration of jobs, and Johnson City, TN, and Chattanooga, TN-GA, followed closely as top locations for proportional employment within this occupation.

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