Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant nurse pay
$156,832median posted offer#18 of 379 specialties
Read from 7 live Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant postings that state pay — 64% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $142k
- 25th percentile
- $149k
- 75th percentile
- $162k
- 90th percentile
- $175k
Where does your pay sit in Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant?
Checked against 7 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $142k
- 25th percentile
- $149k
- 75th percentile
- $162k
- 90th percentile
- $175k
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant nurses make?
- Across 7 live Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant postings that state pay, the median offer is $156,832 a year. The middle half runs $148,730–$162,128, and the top 10% start at $175,122.
- Does Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant pay more than nursing overall?
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant ranks #18 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 64% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.