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Average Nurse Practitioner Salary in San Francisco

Nurse practitioners in San Francisco earn an average of $177,160 per year (or $85.18 per hour).

Nationwide
United States
$118,040
San Francisco, CA
50% higher than the national average
$177,160
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San Francisco nurse practitioners earn 50% higher than the national average salary for NPs, at $118,040 (or $56.75 per hour).

Nurse practitioner salary range in San Francisco, CA

10%
$128,050
MEDIAN
$166,730
90%
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Annual Salary Hourly Wage
90th Percentile N/A N/A
75th Percentile N/A N/A
Median $166,730 $80
25th Percentile $150,990 $72

Cost-of-living adjusted nurse practitioner salary in San Francisco

Cost-Of-Living Adjusted
San Francisco, CA
$150,902
Overall Average
San Francisco, CA
$177,160

Adjusted for cost-of-living, San Francisco NPs earn about $150,902 per year. Cost-of-living in San Francisco is 17% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.

Highest paying cities in California for nurse practitioners

Santa Clara, CA $197,870 per year
Napa, CA $184,700 per year
Fairfield, CA $180,380 per year
Yuba City, CA $159,260 per year
Arroyo Grande, CA $153,300 per year
Sacramento, CA $153,050 per year
Santa Rosa, CA $152,150 per year
Watsonville, CA $150,280 per year
Fresno, CA $147,760 per year
Modesto, CA $147,190 per year

California nursing salaries vary from region to region across the state. The area where nurse practitioners are paid the highest is Santa Clara, where the average NPs salary is $197,870 and 1,220 nurse practitioners are currently employed. The Napa area comes in second, with a $184,700 average NP salary and 90 nurse practitioners employed.

How much do similar professions get paid in San Francisco, CA?

Nurse Midwife $162,800 per year
Registered Nurse $151,640 per year
Dental Hygienist $119,320 per year
Physical Therapist $118,370 per year
Licensed Practical Nurse $75,410 per year
Pharmacy Technician $59,340 per year

At a $177,160 average annual salary, NPs in San Francisco tend to earn more than nurse midwives ($162,800), registered nurses ($151,640), dental hygienists ($119,320), physical therapists ($118,370), licensed practical nurses ($75,410), and pharmacy technicians ($59,340).

More about nurse practitioners

Nurse practitioners are licensed, advanced practice nurses who specialize in managing patients' healthcare and preventing diseases. They often work autonomously and have their own practices. Their duties involve diagnosing diseases, treating illnesses, and performing diagnostic tests, among other things. Every nurse practitioner has to choose a speciality. Some of the more common nurse practitioner roles include family nurse practitioner, pediatric nurse practitioner, and psychiatric nurse practitioner.

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