Home / Compare / Nurse Practitioners vs. Registered Nurses Salary comparison Nurse Practitioners vs. Registered Nurses: Salary Comparison Nurse Practitioners earn a median salary of $129,210/year, while Registered Nurses earn $93,600/year — a difference of $35,610. Nurse Practitioners earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Nurse Practitioners
Registered Nurses
Median salary
$129,210
$93,600
Hourly rate
$62.12/hr
$45/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$97,960
$66,030
Senior level (90th %)
$169,950
$135,320
Education required
Varies
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
307,390
3,282,010
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
4.9%
Category
Healthcare
Healthcare
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
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