Nurse Practitioner Salaries: Trends Over the Past Decade
The past decade has seen significant growth for nurse practitioners (NPs), driven by increased demand for healthcare, particularly in aging and underserved populations. This growth has led to higher NP salaries, rising from $89,960 in 2012 to $117,670 in 2022, influenced by advanced education, specialization, geographic location, experience, and diverse workplace settings.