Nurse Practitioner Salary in New York, NY
Nurse Practitioners in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $163,340 a year — 23% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $114,312 take-home, or $9,526 a month.
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- Federal income tax$27,936
- Social Security (6.2%)$10,127
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,368
- New York income tax$8,597
- Take-home pay$114,312
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 5.90% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $5,896 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $108,416 ($9,035 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $132,490 | $63.70 | $95,046 | $7,921 |
| 25th percentile | $142,660 | $68.59 | $101,397 | $8,450 |
| Median (50th) | $163,340 | $78.53 | $114,312 | $9,526 |
| 75th percentile | $173,890 | $83.60 | $120,901 | $10,075 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $202,940 | $97.57 | $140,159 | $11,680 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $163,340 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median nurse practitioner's $114,312 take-home pay has the buying power of $101,554 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Nurse Practitioner jobs are about as common in New York, NY as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.10).
Best-paying cities for nurse practitioners, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #5 of 24 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $219,080 | $143,890 | $124,458 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $134,560 | $103,238 | $104,673 |
| 3 | Cleveland, OH | $130,800 | $97,853 | $104,184 |
| 4 | Kansas City, MO | $130,760 | $95,432 | $103,122 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $163,340 | $114,312 | $101,554 |
| 6 | Cincinnati, OH | $128,700 | $96,476 | $101,159 |
| 7 | Indianapolis, IN | $130,460 | $96,616 | $100,962 |
| 8 | St. Louis, MO | $131,580 | $95,954 | $100,911 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 24 metros →
About the job: nurse practitioners
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.
- Typical education
- Master's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +41.0% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in New York, NY?
The median nurse practitioner salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $163,340 a year, or about $78.53 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $142,660 and $173,890.
What is a nurse practitioner’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $163,340 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $114,312 a year ($9,526 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $8,597 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a nurse practitioner?
Pay here is 23% above the national median of $132,300. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $101,554 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #5 of 24 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a nurse practitioner afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 25% of a median nurse practitioner’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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