Hiring a nurse practitioner: the market today
The short answer ·
387 open postings ask for a nurse practitioner as of Nov 11, 2026, from 108 employers. The median advertised pay is $143,350, taking the midpoint of each posted range. 218 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, Nov 11, 2026
What it pays
Advertised pay (range midpoints), 172 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Sep 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a nurse practitioner?
Hard. 108 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Veterans Health Administration with 36 open postings.
What should I pay a nurse practitioner?
Advertised pay centers on $143,350. Federal staff in series 0610 average $133,209 in actual pay.
Where is a nurse practitioner being hired?
As of Nov 11, 2026, the most open postings for the role are in California (47), Florida (40) and New York (26). Together they hold 29% of its 387 open postings.
Who can help me hire a nurse practitioner?
Ayla's recruiters, for government agencies and contractors. Send the role for a free market brief within two business days, then interview the people we find; you pay a placement fee when you hire.