Salary distribution
Where Los Angeles nurse practitioners fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $140,230 and $184,670, with a median of $164,510.
Typical entry
Education
Master's degree
Experience
Internship/residency
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.8 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.3 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
- 4.2 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
- 02
Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
- 03
Provide patients with information needed to promote health, reduce risk factors, or prevent disease or disability.
- 04
Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- 05
Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.
- 06
Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies, based on such patient characteristics as age and gender.
- 07
Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
- 08
Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
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How the Los Angeles metro compares to other major California metro areas for nurse practitioners.
- San Jose$225,730
- San Francisco$220,330
- Sacramento$164,520
- Riverside$162,470
- San Diego$162,030
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Nurse Practitioners in Los Angeles, California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners in the Los Angeles metropolitan area is $164,510.
- Does Los Angeles pay more than the California state average for Nurse Practitioners?
- The Los Angeles metro median is -1.3% versus the California state median of $166,610.
- How does Los Angeles compare to the national median for Nurse Practitioners?
- The Los Angeles metro median is +26.5% versus the BLS national figure of $130,023.
- What is the salary range for Nurse Practitioners in Los Angeles?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $126,710 and the 90th-percentile at $212,380 for the Los Angeles metro area.
- What education is required for Nurse Practitioners?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Master's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Los Angeles CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.