Nurse Practitioners Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $164,520 +27.3% vs national
Median hourly $79.10
10th percentile $100,660
90th percentile $231,900
Employed locally 1,200
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,660
    25th
    $141,660
    50th (median)
    $164,520
    75th
    $210,340
    90th
    $231,900

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 175% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 75% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Sacramento, CA is $79.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $115.43 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Sacramento, CA is 27.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $100,660 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $141,660.