Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
Compared to California
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $133,060 or $63.97 per hour which is 12% less than the California average salary of $151,830.
| Average | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | California | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $63.97 | $72.99 | -12.36% |
| Annual Salary | $133,060 | $151,830 | -12.36% |
Compared to the U.S.
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $133,060 or $63.97 per hour which is 12% more than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.
| Average | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $63.97 | $56.75 | 12.72% |
| Annual Salary | $133,060 | $118,040 | 12.72% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara earns an average annual salary of $120,942 which compares to the California average annual salary of $151,830. per year.
Cost-of-living in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara is 10% higher than the California average, which means Santa Maria-Santa Barbara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $133,060 | 110.02% | $120,942 |
| California | $151,830 | 110.38% | $137,552 |
| U.S. | $118,040 | – | $118,040 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $121,070 and $135,230 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $167,180, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.
Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $121,010, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 33 | Under $121,010 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 50 | $121,010 – $121,070 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 82 | $121,070 – $125,400 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 82 | $125,400 – $135,230 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 50 | $125,400 – $167,180 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 33 | Above $167,180 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($38,990), LPNs ($62,000), and Registered Nurses ($100,770).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $133,060 |
| Registered Nurses | $100,770 |
| LPNs | $62,000 |
| Nursing Assistants | $38,990 |
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