Advanced practice roles are typically known to be well-paying, often ranking high on lists of “Best Paying Jobs” both within and outside of healthcare.
This should not be surprising, considering nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified registered nurse anesthetists are highly-skilled, in-demand healthcare workers. However, where they are paid the highest and the lowest salaries may surprise you.
Below are the 10 states where NPs, PAs, and CRNAs make the most and the least, on average, according to 2020 salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nurse Practitioners – Highest Paying States
- California – $145,970
- New Jersey – $130,890
- Washington – $126,480
- New York – $126,440
- Massachusetts – $126,050
- Nevada – $119,890
- Minnesota – $118,900
- Wyoming – $118,810
- Hawaii – $118,780
- Oregon – $118,600
Nurse Practitioners – Lowest Paying States
- Tennessee – $99,370
- Alabama – $99,790
- Florida – $101,060
- South Carolina – $101,190
- Kentucky – $102,460
- South Dakota – $103,080
- Kansas – $104,530
- West Virginia – $105,220
- Ohio – $105,630
- Arkansas – $106,210
Physician Assistants – Highest Paying States
- Alaska – $150,430
- Connecticut – $146,110
- Rhode Island – $135,800
- California – $135,180
- Nevada – $134,710
- New Jersey – $131,210
- Washington – $129,910
- Vermont – $128,050
- New York – $126,370
- New Hampshire – $124,080
Physician Assistants – Lowest Paying States
- Kentucky – $79,390
- Mississippi – $85,380
- Alabama – $88,500
- Louisiana – $93,770
- Missouri – $94,020
- Tennessee – $101,640
- Arkansas – $101,740
- Indiana – $102,030
- South Carolina – $103,150
- Georgia – $104,230
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists – Highest Paying States
- Oregon – $236,540
- Wisconsin – $231,520
- Wyoming – $231,250
- Nevada – $223,680
- Connecticut – $217,360
- New York – $217,050
- Montana – $216,420
- Minnesota – $216,050
- New Jersey – $207,500
- California – $205,360
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists – Lowest Paying States
- Utah – $127,130
- Idaho – $156,250
- Louisiana – $161,310
- Kentucky – $163,700
- New Mexico – $164,980
- Arkansas – $167,030
- Kansas – $167,700
- Indiana – $169,620
- Alabama – $170,560
- Tennessee – $171,020
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Disclaimer: The viewpoint expressed in this article is the opinion of the author and is not necessarily the viewpoint of the owners or employees at Healthcare Staffing Innovations, LLC.
