Hiring a nurse practitioner: the market today

The short answer · Sep 25, 2026

292 open postings ask for a nurse practitioner as of Sep 25, 2026, from 93 employers. The median advertised minimum is $115,096. 113 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.

292open postings

93employers hiring

$115,096median advertised minimum

113new in 30 days

Who you're competing with

Veterans Health Administration36

Medical University Of South Carolina (Musc)36

University Of Mississippi Medical Center (Ummc)18

University Of Washington14

Shriners Hospitals For Children11

Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25

What it pays

Lower quartile$100,006

Median$115,096

Upper quartile$137,199

Federal average, series 0610$132,611

Advertised minimum, 162 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026

Questions buyers ask

How hard is it to hire a nurse practitioner?

Competitive. 93 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Veterans Health Administration with 36 open postings.

What should I pay a nurse practitioner?

Advertised minimums center on $115,096. Federal staff in series 0610 average $132,611 in actual pay.