Nurse Practitioner Salary in Nevada: $140,670 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Nevada earn a median of $140,670 per year — $67.63 an hour — $8,370 above the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #8 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Nevada NPs earn between $85,380 and $172,170. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Nevada NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Nevada NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Nevada
The median NP in Nevada out-earns the median RN by $37,000 per year (36%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Nevada With Any State
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| May 2025 BLS | Nevada | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $140,670 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $67.63/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $85,380 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $161,760 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $172,170 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 1,930 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Nevada’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Nevada?
NPs in Nevada earn a median of $140,670 per year — $67.63 per hour — $8,370 above the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Nevada #8 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Nevada?
The median NP in Nevada earns $140,670 versus $103,670 for the median RN — a difference of $37,000 per year (36%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Nevada?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Nevada, the 10th percentile is $85,380 and the 25th percentile is $110,160. Most NPs move toward the $140,670 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Nevada?
1,930 nurse practitioners are employed in Nevada per the BLS May 2025 estimates.