Nurse Practitioners Salary
In Reno, NV, nurse practitioners earn $137,360 at the median, or about $66.04 an hour. The range runs from $106K at the entry level to $168K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 101.01), that's roughly $135,987 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,870/month, or 21.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $137K get you in Reno?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Reno’s Regional Price Parity (101.01). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Reno
Nurse practitioners pay in Reno tracks closely to the national median, $137K locally vs. $132K nationwide, a 4% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,870/month, 21.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 101.01) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nurse practitioners in metros near Reno, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $144K | $144K |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $161K | $142K |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $136K | $132K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $219K | $189K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Reno, NV
Entry-level nurse practitioners (10th percentile) start around $106K. Mid-career wages sit at $137K. Top earners bring in $168K or more, a $61K spread from bottom to top.
Nurse Practitioners pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Nurse Practitioners salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $169K | +27% | 25,120 |
| New Jersey | $159K | +20% | 9,950 |
| Washington | $156K | +18% | 6,700 |
| Oregon | $156K | +18% | 2,820 |
| Alaska | $155K | +17% | 710 |
| New York | $154K | +16% | 22,890 |
| Massachusetts | $142K | +8% | 8,070 |
| Nevada | $141K | +6% | 1,930 |
| Connecticut | $138K | +5% | 3,750 |
| New Hampshire | $138K | +4% | 1,770 |
| New Mexico | $138K | +4% | 1,770 |
| Montana | $137K | +4% | 1,260 |
| Rhode Island | $136K | +3% | 1,180 |
| District of Columbia | $136K | +3% | 680 |
| Hawaii | $136K | +2% | 550 |
| Vermont | $135K | +2% | 700 |
| Arizona | $134K | +2% | 7,220 |
| Oklahoma | $133K | +1% | 3,620 |
| Minnesota | $133K | +1% | 7,780 |
| Colorado | $133K | +0% | 4,270 |
| Idaho | $133K | +0% | 1,750 |
| Wyoming | $132K | -0% | 440 |
| Nebraska | $132K | -0% | 2,340 |
| Wisconsin | $132K | -0% | 5,160 |
| Texas | $132K | -0% | 25,970 |
| Michigan | $131K | -1% | 8,290 |
| Maryland | $131K | -1% | 6,710 |
| Delaware | $131K | -1% | 1,430 |
| Utah | $131K | -1% | 2,740 |
| Illinois | $131K | -1% | 9,270 |
| Maine | $130K | -2% | 1,650 |
| Iowa | $130K | -2% | 3,240 |
| Pennsylvania | $130K | -2% | 10,670 |
| North Dakota | $130K | -2% | 1,290 |
| Missouri | $130K | -2% | 7,710 |
| Florida | $130K | -2% | 21,790 |
| Georgia | $129K | -2% | 10,460 |
| North Carolina | $129K | -3% | 9,800 |
| South Dakota | $129K | -3% | 1,020 |
| Indiana | $129K | -3% | 7,450 |
| Virginia | $128K | -3% | 7,110 |
| West Virginia | $127K | -4% | 2,550 |
| Kansas | $127K | -4% | 3,780 |
| Arkansas | $126K | -5% | 3,970 |
| Louisiana | $126K | -5% | 5,380 |
| Ohio | $125K | -6% | 15,400 |
| Mississippi | $125K | -6% | 4,690 |
| South Carolina | $123K | -7% | 5,670 |
| Kentucky | $123K | -7% | 4,770 |
| Tennessee | $118K | -11% | 12,150 |
| Alabama | $106K | -20% | 5,640 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nurse practitioner afford a 2BR apartment alone in Reno?
Yes — at the median salary of $137K, rent takes 21.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,870/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nurse practitioners in Reno?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nurse practitioners typically earn — is $106K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,377/month. At HUD’s $1,870/month FMR, rent would take 29% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nurse practitioner a high-paying job in Reno?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $137K locally vs. $132K nationally, a 4% difference.
How does Reno compare to the national average for nurse practitioners?
Reno pays $137K median vs. the U.S. average of $132K — that’s +4%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 101.01), the purchasing-power equivalent is $136K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nurse practitioners make in Reno, NV?
The median is $137,360 a year, that works out to about $66 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $106,290, and experienced nurse practitioners can clear $167,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $137K enough to live in Reno?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,720/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,870/month, which eats 21.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a nurse practitioners salary go in Reno?
Reno has a Regional Price Parity of 101.01 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nurse practitioners salary is worth about $135,987 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do nurse practitioners get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.