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Nurse Practitioners

Median Salary
126,260
Job Outlook
+4%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

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What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners is projected to grow 40 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 31,900 openings for nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$82,150

10%

$126,260

Median

$164,050

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Master's degree

    65%

  • Doctoral degree

    26%

  • Bachelor's degree

    4%

  • Post-doctoral training

    4%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
  • Nursing Administration
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
  • Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing
  • Clinical Nurse Leader
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
  • Nursing Science
  • Geriatric Nurse/Nursing
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • Nursing Practice
  • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
  • Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing
  • Women's Health Nurse/Nursing
  • Palliative Care Nursing
  • Forensic Nursing
  • Perioperative/Operating Room and Surgical Nurse/Nursing

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    High

  • Leadership

    High

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Psychology
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.