U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics compiled 2015 data on NPs.
Here are 10 key facts:
1. The following states have the highest employment level amongst NPs:
• New York — 11,260
• California — 10,720
• Florida — 8,320
• Texas — 8,100
• Ohio — 6,300
2. The mean annual wage totals $101,260, with the mean hourly wage reaching $48.68.
3. In 2015, there was a 1.3 percent spike in NP employment, compared to the year prior.
4. Compared to 2014, NPs had a 0.4 percent wage increase in 2015.
5. Below are the percentile annual wage estimates for this occupation:
• 90th percentile — $135,830
• 75th percentile — $117,020
• 50th percentile — $98,190
• 25th percentile — $84,860
• 10th percentile — $70,540
6. NPs practicing in California have the highest average annual wage ($120,930), followed by Alaska ($117,080), Hawaii ($114,220), Massachusetts ($112,860) and Oregon ($111,210).
7. The following five metropolitan areas have the highest annual mean wage for this occupation:
• Columbus, Ind. — $160,050
• Vallejo-Fairfield, Calif. — $156,340
• San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Calif. — $143,050
• San Francisco — $142,430
• Oakland, Calif. — $142,430
8. Among metropolitan areas, Rochester, Minn., had the highest concentration of employment per thousands jobs (7.84) and location quotient (7.94) for NPs.
9. The following industries have the highest level of employment for NPs:
• Physician offices — 62,550
• General medical and surgical hospitals — 35,220
• Outpatient care centers — 11,610
• College, universities and professional schools — 3,970
• Other healthcare professional offices — 3,760
10. Among healthcare industries, personal care services pays NPs the most at $135,290, followed by specialty care at $117,690. Dentist offices pay NPs an annual mean wage of $113,410.
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