Nurse Practitioners Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $162,030 +25.4% vs national
Median hourly $77.90
10th percentile $104,150
90th percentile $229,850
Employed locally 2,790
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,150
    25th
    $130,880
    50th (median)
    $162,030
    75th
    $181,030
    90th
    $229,850

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 158% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 58% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,280
    Physicians, All Other $323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,240
    Pharmacists $163,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in San Diego, CA is $77.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.67 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in San Diego, CA is 25.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $104,150 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $130,880.