Published career
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.
Median pay
$132,300
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 29-1171
Growth
41%
Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 29-1171
Openings
29.4k
Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 29-1171
Education
Master's degree
Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 29-1171
Hazard exposure
1.7 raw · CX scale
Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 29-1171.00
Public interaction: 94% relative
Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 29-1171.00
Standing: 53% relative
Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 29-1171.00
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