Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
Compared to California
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $144,930 or $69.68 per hour which is 4% less than the California average salary of $151,830.
| Average | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | California | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $69.68 | $72.99 | -4.53% |
| Annual Salary | $144,930 | $151,830 | -4.54% |
Compared to the U.S.
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $144,930 or $69.68 per hour which is 22% more than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.
| Average | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $69.68 | $56.75 | 22.78% |
| Annual Salary | $144,930 | $118,040 | 22.78% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim earns an average annual salary of $129,529 which compares to the California average annual salary of $151,830. per year.
Cost-of-living in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim is 12% higher than the California average, which means Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to California average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $144,930 | 111.89% | $129,529 |
| California | $151,830 | 110.38% | $137,552 |
| U.S. | $118,040 | – | $118,040 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $127,690 and $164,620 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $189,500, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $106,140, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 549 | Under $106,140 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 824 | $106,140 – $127,690 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 1,372 | $127,690 – $132,550 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 1,372 | $132,550 – $164,620 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 824 | $132,550 – $189,500 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 549 | Above $189,500 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $144,930, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Nurse Practitioners tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($224,010).
However, Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($38,690), LPNs ($63,990), Nursing Instructors ($109,310), Registered Nurses ($116,110), and Nurse Midwives ($133,660).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $224,010 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $144,930 |
| Nurse Midwives | $133,660 |
| Registered Nurses | $116,110 |
| Nursing Instructors | $109,310 |
| LPNs | $63,990 |
| Nursing Assistants | $38,690 |
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