Hiring a nurse practitioner: the market today

The short answer · Oct 10, 2026

282 open postings ask for a nurse practitioner as of Oct 10, 2026, from 87 employers. The median advertised pay is $139,283, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 111 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.

282open postings

87employers hiring

$139,283median advertised pay

111new in 30 days

Who you're competing with

Medical University Of South Carolina (Musc)33

Veterans Health Administration31

University Of Mississippi Medical Center (Ummc)17

University Of Washington13

University of Virginia11

Open postings · Ayla, 2026-10-10

What it pays

Lower quartile$114,816

Median$139,283

Upper quartile$159,275

Federal average, series 0610$133,019

Advertised pay (range midpoints), 158 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Aug 2026

Questions buyers ask

How hard is it to hire a nurse practitioner?

Competitive. 87 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Medical University Of South Carolina (Musc) with 33 open postings.

What should I pay a nurse practitioner?

Advertised pay centers on $139,283. Federal staff in series 0610 average $133,019 in actual pay.