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Compare nurse practitioner licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$129,125
across 50 states
Avg. Time to License
2.2 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$526
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $106,930#50 | 2.2 yr#1 | $715#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $145,450#3 | 2.2 yr#1 | $665#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $133,790#10 | 2.2 yr#1 | $615#40 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $113,660#48 | 2.2 yr#1 | $490#17 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $166,610#1 | 2.2 yr#1 | $965#40 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $129,750#17 | 2.2 yr#1 | $416#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $138,960#7 | 2.2 yr#1 | $715#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $127,810#27 | 2.2 yr#1 | $574#37 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $131,380#13 | 2.2 yr#1 | $676#48 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $129,010#20 | 2.2 yr#1 | $500#17 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $126,060#33 | 2.2 yr#1 | $390#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $130,940#14 | 2.2 yr#1 | $495#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $128,940#21 | 2.2 yr#1 | $495#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $128,620#22 | 2.2 yr#1 | $440#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $128,280#25 | 2.2 yr#1 | $415#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $129,420#19 | 2.2 yr#1 | $515#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $124,690#40 | 2.2 yr#1 | $490#17 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $113,870#47 | 2.2 yr#1 | $480#16 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $125,980#34 | 2.2 yr#1 | $415#4 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $125,040#38 | 2.2 yr#1 | $467#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $125,530#37 | 2.2 yr#1 | $365#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $138,890#8 | 2.2 yr#1 | $440#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $125,620#36 | 2.2 yr#1 | $371#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $128,570#24 | 2.2 yr#1 | $420#7 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $119,290#45 | 2.2 yr#1 | $515#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $126,370#32 | 2.2 yr#1 | $390#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $133,640#11 | 2.2 yr#1 | $615#40 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $127,930#26 | 2.2 yr#1 | $538#33 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | — | 2.2 yr#1 | $665#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $132,440#12 | 2.2 yr#1 | $535#31 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $149,620#2 | 2.2 yr#1 | $575#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $138,440#9 | 2.2 yr#1 | $615#40 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $145,390#4 | 2.2 yr#1 | $400#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $125,020#39 | 2.2 yr#1 | $340#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $123,220#42 | 2.2 yr#1 | $600#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $126,740#30 | 2.2 yr#1 | $620#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $126,670#31 | 2.2 yr#1 | $540#34 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $144,600#5 | 2.2 yr#1 | $690#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $127,400#29 | 2.2 yr#1 | $415#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | $130,710#15 | 2.2 yr#1 | $535#31 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $116,240#46 | 2.2 yr#1 | $515#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $122,600#43 | 2.2 yr#1 | $515#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $108,420#49 | 2.2 yr#1 | $515#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $129,880#16 | 2.2 yr#1 | $515#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $125,700#35 | 2.2 yr#1 | $438#8 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $129,740#18 | 2.2 yr#1 | $565#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $124,210#41 | 2.2 yr#1 | $700#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $140,220#6 | 2.2 yr#1 | $521#30 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $121,640#44 | 2.2 yr#1 | $465#13 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $128,580#23 | 2.2 yr#1 | $440#9 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $127,750#28 | 2.2 yr#1 | $515#22 | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.