Family Practice NP Salary Guide

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for a nurse practitioner (NP) in 2024 was $129,210. The BLS does not report specific salary data for family practice nurse practitioners, but available figures likely offer a reasonable approximation of the salary for this specialty.

According to a 2024 survey conducted by SullivanCotter, family practice NPs made median total cash compensation of $140,837.

Locum tenens family practice NPs can make upwards of $84 per hour on average, however, there are many factors that impact rates including location, years of experience, and the level of demand.

If you were to extrapolate that rate over a year (at 40 hours per week), the average locum salary comes out to around $174,720

That means locum tenens family practice NPs can make up to 35% more than the average provider as reported by the BLS. However, making direct salary comparisons can be complicated. While perm family practice NPs are more likely to be salaried, locum tenens family practice NPs are independent contractors earning an hourly rate, which can vary based on which assignments they take in a year. 

Furthermore, because locum tenens family practice NPs are paid by the hour, the hours they work are directly reflected in their pay, while a salaried family practice NPs additional hours may not be reflected in their salary.

Finally, paid time off and insurance may be reflected in the perm family practice NPs salary structure, but locum tenens providers do have options when it comes to health insurance.

The most recent state breakdown of NPs comes from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, though the BLS was not able to collect enough data for all 50 states. While the BLS did not record data for family practice NPs specifically, the top five highest paying states for NPs salary are:

• California (Annual Mean Wage of $173,190)
• New York (Annual Mean Wage of $148,410)
• Oregon (Annual Mean Wage of $148,030)
• Massachusetts (Annual Mean Wage of $145,140)
• Washington (Annual Mean Wage of $143,620)

This information can provide insight into the possible highest paying states for family practice NPs.

Family practice NPs are towards the bottom of the list for the highest paid NP specialties, according to SullivanCotter’s 2024 report. The top 5 highest paid NP specialties report an annual income over $148,000.