DOL Median (California)
$109,384
vs National
+15.5%
National: $94,702BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$78,978
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$109,384
+15.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,702
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Nurse Practitioners in California earns $109,384 in nominal terms, which is 15.5% above the national average of $94,702. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $78,978 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | $144,934 | 1 |
| UNIVERSAL URGENT CARE, PC | $135,200 | 1 |
| Lucile Salter Packard Childrens Hospital at Stanford | $133,785 | 2 |
| YEHOWA MEDICAL SERVICES | $124,800 | 2 |
| North East Medical Services | $123,600 | 2 |
| Family Service Agency of San Francisco | $120,640 | 1 |
| BAZ ALLERGY, ASTHMA & SINUS CENTER, INC | $120,000 | 4 |
| California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation | $118,260 | 2 |
| MOBILE MEDICAL & NURSING, INC. | $116,792 | 1 |
| PAUL H. CHU, M.D., A PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CORPORATION | $114,400 | 1 |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HEART CENTERS, A MEDICAL CORPO | $114,400 | 1 |
| VINCENT R. SGHIATTI, M.D., INC. | $113,152 | 1 |
| GOLDEN VALLEY HEALTH CENTERS | $110,000 | 19 |
| Valley Children's Hospital | $109,304 | 2 |
| CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS & REHABIL | $108,768 | 2 |
| Aurora Medical Group, Inc. | $108,451 | 3 |
| VALLEY CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE | $108,160 | 3 |
| IRONSTONE MEDICAL CLINIC, INC. | $100,000 | 1 |
| Physicians Network Medical Group, Inc. | $98,509 | 1 |
| Korean Health, Education, Information and Research Center | $96,013 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Nurse Practitioners
Williamsport, PA · $194,043Kirkland, WA · $142,500Abilene, TX · $140,000Malone, NY · $140,000Bakersfield, CA · $135,200Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Nurse Practitioners make in California?
The median Nurse Practitioners salary in California is $109,384 based on 68 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Nurse Practitioners?
A Nurse Practitioners in California earns 15.5% more than the national median of $94,702, or $78,978 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.