Occupation ยท SOC 29-1171
Nurse Practitioners: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of nurse practitioners typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 307,390 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $129,210 ($62.12 an hour).
US employment
307,390
Median annual wage
$129,210
Mean annual wage
$132,000
Median hourly wage
$62.12
Education and training
Typical education
Master's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
5
Extensive preparation
States with the most jobs
- 1. Florida24,690
- 2. Texas21,690
- 3. California20,980
- 4. New York20,430
- 5. Ohio14,550
- 6. Tennessee14,300
- 7. Pennsylvania10,860
- 8. Georgia10,580
- 9. New Jersey9,590
- 10. Illinois9,560
States that pay the most
- 1. California$166,610
- 2. New Jersey$149,620
- 3. Alaska$145,450
- 4. New York$145,390
- 5. Oregon$144,600
- 6. Washington$140,220
- 7. Connecticut$138,960
- 8. Massachusetts$138,890
- 9. New Mexico$138,440
- 10. Arizona$133,790
Median annual wage. Based on 51 states and territories with published figures.
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