Nurse Practitioners Salary in Southwest Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $116,630 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $56.07
10th percentile $90,300
90th percentile $145,220
Employed locally 240
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,300
    25th
    $96,750
    50th (median)
    $116,630
    75th
    $128,220
    90th
    $145,220

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,920
    Emergency Medical Technicians $35,900
    Pharmacists $131,640
    Psychiatric Technicians $41,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Southwest Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Southwest Virginia is $56.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.69 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Virginia above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Southwest Virginia is 9.7% 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 Southwest Virginia?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $90,300 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,750.