Nurse practitioner salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for nurse practitioners and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Alaska leaves the most: about $117,325 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $155,170 | $117,325 | $9,777 | 710 |
| Washington | $156,100 | $115,795 | $9,650 | 6,700 |
| California | $168,520 | $111,689 | $9,307 | 25,120 |
| New Jersey | $159,310 | $110,533 | $9,211 | 9,950 |
| Nevada | $140,670 | $107,414 | $8,951 | 1,930 |
| New York | $153,510 | $106,945 | $8,912 | 22,890 |
| New Hampshire | $137,550 | $105,281 | $8,773 | 1,770 |
| Wyoming | $132,200 | $101,625 | $8,469 | 440 |
| Texas | $131,670 | $101,262 | $8,439 | 25,970 |
| Massachusetts | $142,440 | $101,167 | $8,431 | 8,070 |
| Florida | $129,510 | $99,786 | $8,316 | 21,790 |
| South Dakota | $128,840 | $99,328 | $8,277 | 1,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $130,140 | $96,221 | $8,018 | 10,670 |
| Michigan | $131,450 | $95,776 | $7,981 | 8,290 |
| North Carolina | $128,990 | $94,673 | $7,889 | 9,800 |
| Illinois | $130,680 | $94,262 | $7,855 | 9,270 |
| Georgia | $129,430 | $94,021 | $7,835 | 10,460 |
| Ohio | $124,870 | $93,163 | $7,764 | 15,400 |
| Virginia | $127,810 | $92,089 | $7,674 | 7,110 |
| Tennessee | $117,590 | $91,555 | $7,630 | 12,150 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.