Nurse Practitioners Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $123,140 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $59.20
10th percentile $100,020
90th percentile $150,270
Employed locally 510
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,020
    25th
    $103,880
    50th (median)
    $123,140
    75th
    $129,310
    90th
    $150,270

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 193% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 93% 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 Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,160
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,550
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,500
    Pharmacists $139,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Lakeland?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Lakeland, FL is $59.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.31 or more per hour.

    Is Lakeland above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Lakeland, FL is 4.7% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $100,020 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,880.