Nurse Practitioner salary in New York
What nurse practitioners earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$153,510$73.80 per hour
vs U.S.+16%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$132,490 – $170,290Top 10%: $198,060+
Jobs22,8901.14× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner pay in New York cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $163,340 | $78.53 | 21,680 |
| Rochester, NY | $128,110 | $61.59 | 1,890 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $132,220 | $63.57 | 1,190 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $134,590 | $64.71 | 910 |
| Syracuse, NY | $132,010 | $63.47 | 910 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $151,740 | $72.95 | 550 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $133,860 | $64.36 | 360 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $134,730 | $64.78 | 340 |
| Binghamton, NY | $139,030 | $66.84 | 330 |
| Ithaca, NY | $136,980 | $65.86 | 270 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $129,720 | $62.37 | 260 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $135,790 | $65.28 | 240 |
| Elmira, NY | $138,700 | $66.68 | 130 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $133,810 | $64.33 | 120 |
| Kingston, NY | $151,370 | $72.78 | 70 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $133,900 | $64.38 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
New Jersey · $159,310 Washington · $156,100 Oregon · $155,680 Alaska · $155,170 Massachusetts · $142,440 Nevada · $140,670
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $97,280
Questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in New York?
Nurse Practitioners in New York earned a median of $153,510 a year ($73.80 an hour) in May 2025, 16% more than the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $132,490 to $170,290.
Where in New York do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $163,340.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.