Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Odessa is 80.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Odessa earn an average of $113,540 per year or $54.59 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Nurse Practitioners who work in Odessa is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Odessa is less than 1%.

Rankings for Odessa

  • Ranks #22 in Texas for salary and #4 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #26 in Texas for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #234 in the nation for salary and #78 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #440 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Texas

Odessa Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $113,540 or $54.59 per hour which is 3% less than the Texas average salary of $117,890.

AverageOdessaTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$54.59$56.68-3.69%
Annual Salary$113,540$117,890-3.69%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Odessa Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $113,540 or $54.59 per hour which is 3% less than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageOdessaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$54.59$56.75-3.81%
Annual Salary$113,540$118,040-3.81%
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 Odessa earns an average annual salary of $113,381 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $117,890. per year.

Cost-of-living in Odessa is 0% higher than the Texas average, which means Odessa residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Texas average.

  • Texas average salary is $117,890.
  • Texas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $118,435.
  • Odessa average salary is $113,540.
  • Odessa cost-of-living adjusted salary is $113,381.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Odessa$113,540100.14%$113,381
Texas$117,89099.54%$118,435
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 Odessa, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $99,790 and $121,470 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $147,540, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $96,420, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year8Under $96,420
15%2 – 4 years12$96,420 – $99,790
25%5 – 9 years20$99,790 – $99,930
25%10 – 14 years20$99,930 – $121,470
15%15 – 20 years12$99,930 – $147,540
10%20+ years8Above $147,540
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 ($31,700), LPNs ($49,450), Nursing Instructors ($59,940), and Registered Nurses ($70,830).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$113,540
Registered Nurses$70,830
Nursing Instructors $59,940
LPNs$49,450
Nursing Assistants$31,700
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Odessa Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Odessa is 80.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $113,540 per year or $54.59 per hour in Odessa.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Odessa Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $113,381 per year or $55 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Odessa are Nurse Practitioners($113,540), Registered Nurses($70,830), Nursing Instructors ($59,940).


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