Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Wichita Falls is 150.
  • Nurse Practitioners in Wichita Falls earn an average of $125,820 per year or $60.49 per hour.
  • The percentage of Texas Nurse Practitioners who work in Wichita Falls is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nurse Practitioners who work in Wichita Falls is less than 1%.

Rankings for Wichita Falls

  • Ranks #1 in Texas for salary and #22 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #23 in Texas for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #64 in the nation for salary and #286 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #299 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Texas

Wichita Falls Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $125,820 or $60.49 per hour which is 6% more than the Texas average salary of $117,890.

AverageWichita FallsTexas% Difference
Hourly Wage$60.49$56.686.72%
Annual Salary$125,820$117,8906.73%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Wichita Falls Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $125,820 or $60.49 per hour which is 6% more than the U.S. average salary of $118,040.

AverageWichita FallsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$60.49$56.756.59%
Annual Salary$125,820$118,0406.59%
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 Wichita Falls earns an average annual salary of $137,029 which compares to the Texas average annual salary of $117,890. per year.

Cost-of-living in Wichita Falls is 8% less than the Texas average, which means Wichita Falls residents have an overall less 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.
  • Wichita Falls average salary is $125,820.
  • Wichita Falls cost-of-living adjusted salary is $137,029.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Wichita Falls$125,82091.82%$137,029
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 Wichita Falls, 50% of Nurse Practitioners earn between $101,870 and $129,270 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn more than $163,900, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nurse Practitioners.

Approximately 10% of Nurse Practitioners earn under $99,540, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nurse Practitioners.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year15Under $99,540
15%2 – 4 years22$99,540 – $101,870
25%5 – 9 years38$101,870 – $127,240
25%10 – 14 years38$127,240 – $129,270
15%15 – 20 years22$127,240 – $163,900
10%20+ years15Above $163,900
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 ($28,310), LPNs ($44,860), and Registered Nurses ($71,740).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$125,820
Registered Nurses$71,740
LPNs$44,860
Nursing Assistants$28,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Wichita Falls Nurse Practitioners

The number of Nurse Practitioners currently employed in Wichita Falls is 150.

Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $125,820 per year or $60.49 per hour in Wichita Falls.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Wichita Falls Nurse Practitioners earn an average of $137,029 per year or $66 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Wichita Falls are Nurse Practitioners($125,820), Registered Nurses($71,740), LPNs($44,860).


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