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
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Job Title Examples: |
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
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 is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Nurse Practitioners *
U S |
$51.55 | $60.72 | $67.63 |
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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.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 5300 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Nurse Practitioners most often work?
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Hospitals
- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
- Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
Current Demand
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