Salary distribution
Where San Diego nurse practitioners fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $130,880 and $181,030, with a median of $162,030.
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 San Diego metro compares to other major California metro areas for nurse practitioners.
- San Jose$225,730
- San Francisco$220,330
- Sacramento$164,520
- Los Angeles$164,510
- Riverside$162,470
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Nurse Practitioners in San Diego, California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Nurse Practitioners in the San Diego metropolitan area is $162,030.
- Does San Diego pay more than the California state average for Nurse Practitioners?
- The San Diego metro median is -2.7% versus the California state median of $166,610.
- How does San Diego compare to the national median for Nurse Practitioners?
- The San Diego metro median is +24.6% versus the BLS national figure of $130,023.
- What is the salary range for Nurse Practitioners in San Diego?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $104,150 and the 90th-percentile at $229,850 for the San Diego 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 San Diego 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.