Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Reno is 380.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Reno earn an average of $130,040 per year or $62.52 per hour.
  • The percentage of Nevada Nurse Practitioners who work in Reno is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Reno is less than 1%.

Rankings for Reno

  • Ranks #2 in Nevada for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Nevada for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #42 in the nation for salary and #97 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #116 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Nevada

Reno Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $130,040 or $62.52 per hour which is 5% more than the Nevada average salary of $123,680.

AverageRenoNevada% Difference
Hourly Wage$62.52$59.465.15%
Annual Salary$130,040$123,6805.14%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Reno Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $130,040 or $62.52 per hour which is 10% more than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageRenoU.S.%
Hourly Wage$62.52$56.7510.17%
Annual Salary$130,040$118,04010.17%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nurse Practitioners in Reno earns an average annual salary of $131,433 which compares to the Nevada average annual salary of $123,680. per year.

Cost-of-living in Reno is 1% less than the Nevada average, which means Reno residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Nevada average.

  • Nevada average salary is $123,680.
  • Nevada cost-of-living adjusted salary is $127,426.
  • Reno average salary is $130,040.
  • Reno cost-of-living adjusted salary is $131,433.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Reno$130,04098.94%$131,433
Nevada$123,68097.06%$127,426
U.S.$118,040$118,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Reno, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $101,170 and $129,300 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $192,390, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $96,400, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year38Under $96,400
15%2 – 4 years57$96,400 – $101,170
25%5 – 9 years95$101,170 – $127,630
25%10 – 14 years95$127,630 – $129,300
15%15 – 20 years57$127,630 – $192,390
10%20+ years38Above $192,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Nurse Practitioners tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($34,390), LPNs ($60,110), Registered Nurses ($84,590), and Nursing Instructors ($87,510).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$130,040
Nursing Instructors $87,510
Registered Nurses$84,590
LPNs$60,110
Nursing Assistants$34,390
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Reno Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Reno is 380.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $130,040 per year or $62.52 per hour in Reno.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Reno Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $131,433 per year or $63 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Reno are Nurse Practitioners($130,040), Nursing Instructors ($87,510), Registered Nurses($84,590).


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