Nurse Practitioners Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $138,890 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $66.77
10th percentile $102,810
90th percentile $206,330
Employed locally 6,660
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $102,810
    25th
    $126,120
    50th (median)
    $138,890
    75th
    $161,750
    90th
    $206,330

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 123% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $164,630
    Worcester, MA $144,200
    Springfield, MA $144,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $142,940
    Massachusetts $138,890

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $102,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,670
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,390
    Physicians, All Other $212,030
    Pharmacists $136,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Boston, MA-NH is $66.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.16 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Boston, MA-NH is 7.5% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Boston?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $102,810 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,120.