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Nurse Practitioners

Diagnose and treat illness, either independently or as part of a health care team.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Well above the statewide median
$63.92 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Well above statewide average
Growth rate:  52.2%    Read more about outlook

Education:

Graduate degree (any type) is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
  • Immunize patients.
  • Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources.
  • Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries.
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Job Title Examples:

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages   This career pays well above the median wage.

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $63.92
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Nurse Practitioners *

Area Low Median High
U S
$51.55 $60.72 $67.63
Minnesota
$54.53 $63.92 $67.89
Central Minnesota
$52.9 $62.83 $67.8
Northeast Minnesota
$52.99 $64.02 $67.51
Northwest Minnesota
$53.14 $62.96 $66.04
Southeast Minnesota
$59.74 $64.5 $66.76
Southwest Minnesota
$55.29 $63.98 $66.31
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$54.95 $63.08 $68.78

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 5300 workers employed in this medium-sized career.

Where do Nurse Practitioners most often work?

 

Current Demand

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