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Primary Nurse Practitioner

Average Primary Nurse Practitioner Salary

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$100,061
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$83k
MEDIAN
$100k
90%
$124k

The average salary for a Primary Nurse Practitioner is $100,061 in 2025

Base Salary
$83k - $124k
Bonus
$758 - $12k
Profit Sharing
$500 - $15k
Commission
$8k - $12k
Total Pay
$84k - $130k
Based on 2,363 salary profiles (last updated Nov 03 2021)
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4.1 out of 5
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Common Health Benefits for a Primary Nurse Practitioner

Medical
75%
Dental
64%
Vision
55%
None
25%

Gender Breakdown for Primary Nurse Practitioners

Female
91.1%
Male
8.4%
Prefer to self-define
0.6%
This data is based on 1,052 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Primary Nurse Practitioners

What is the highest pay for Primary Nurse Practitioners?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Primary Nurse Practitioner is $124k / year

What is the lowest pay for Primary Nurse Practitioners?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Primary Nurse Practitioner is $83k / year

How can Primary Nurse Practitioners increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Primary Nurse Practitioner is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Primary Nurse Practitioner that oversees more junior Primary Nurse Practitioners, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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