Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Auburn-Opelika
Compared to Alabama
Auburn-Opelika Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $97,600 or $46.92 per hour which is 4% less than the Alabama average salary of $102,410.
| Average | Auburn-Opelika | Alabama | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $46.92 | $49.24 | -4.71% |
| Annual Salary | $97,600 | $102,410 | -4.70% |
Compared to the U.S.
Auburn-Opelika Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $97,600 or $46.92 per hour which is 17% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.
| Average | Auburn-Opelika | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $46.92 | $56.75 | -17.32% |
| Annual Salary | $97,600 | $118,040 | -17.32% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Auburn-Opelika earns an average annual salary of $106,748 which compares to the Alabama average annual salary of $102,410. per year.
Cost-of-living in Auburn-Opelika is 9% less than the Alabama average, which means Auburn-Opelika residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Alabama average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn-Opelika | $97,600 | 91.43% | $106,748 |
| Alabama | $102,410 | 89.25% | $114,745 |
| U.S. | $118,040 | – | $118,040 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Auburn-Opelika, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $78,920 and $103,640 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $125,120, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $75,380, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 11 | Under $75,380 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 16 | $75,380 – $78,920 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 28 | $78,920 – $97,800 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 28 | $97,800 – $103,640 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 16 | $97,800 – $125,120 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 11 | Above $125,120 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($24,970), LPNs ($39,370), Registered Nurses ($61,280), and Nursing Instructors ($80,410).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $97,600 |
| Nursing Instructors | $80,410 |
| Registered Nurses | $61,280 |
| LPNs | $39,370 |
| Nursing Assistants | $24,970 |
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