Nurse Practitioners Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $127,610 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.35
10th percentile $103,300
90th percentile $156,230
Employed locally 120
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,300
    25th
    $108,460
    50th (median)
    $127,610
    75th
    $139,500
    90th
    $156,230

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 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
    Napa, CA $216,380
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $156,840
    Grants Pass, OR $135,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $135,450
    Reading, PA $135,030
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $133,140

    Related occupations in State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,620
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,310
    Pharmacists $133,370
    Dental Hygienists $74,420
    Emergency Medical Technicians $37,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in State College?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in State College, PA is $61.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.60 or more per hour.

    Is State College above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in State College, PA is 1.2% 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 State College?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $103,300 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $108,460.