Nurse Practitioners Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $116,210 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $55.87
10th percentile $99,430
90th percentile $143,120
Employed locally 380
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $99,430
    25th
    $110,050
    50th (median)
    $116,210
    75th
    $136,310
    90th
    $143,120

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 197% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 97% 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
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $143,670
    Flagstaff, AZ $139,690
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $135,450
    Port St. Lucie, FL $132,230
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $130,780
    Jacksonville, FL $129,530

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,710
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,990
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,850
    Pharmacists$134,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$69,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Gainesville, FL is $55.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.27 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Gainesville, FL is 10.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $99,430 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,050.