Nurse Practitioners Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $126,120 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $60.64
10th percentile $98,530
90th percentile $168,740
Employed locally 560
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,530
    25th
    $109,230
    50th (median)
    $126,120
    75th
    $140,650
    90th
    $168,740

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 214% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 114% 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
    Victoria, TX $136,550
    Killeen-Temple, TX $133,390
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $133,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $132,530
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $132,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $131,910

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,740
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$49,790
    Pharmacists$131,390
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$66,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in El Paso, TX is $60.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.85 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in El Paso, TX is 2.4% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $98,530 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $109,230.