Nurse Practitioners Salary in Columbus, GA-AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, GA-AL

Median annual salary $118,680 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $57.06
10th percentile $90,620
90th percentile $138,810
Employed locally 410
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,620
    25th
    $103,230
    50th (median)
    $118,680
    75th
    $131,090
    90th
    $138,810

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 205% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 105% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $159,930
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $133,430
    Sheboygan, WI $132,330
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $130,650
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $128,640
    Morgantown, WV $127,280

    Related occupations in Columbus, GA-AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,190
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,060
    Pharmacists $129,130
    Physicians, All Other $191,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Columbus, GA-AL is $57.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.84 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Columbus, GA-AL is 8.1% below 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $90,620 per year in Columbus, GA-AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,230.