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Nurse Practitioners Salary in Watertown, NY

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$133,900

Mean: $135,170

~$104,442 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$64.38

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$6,193/mo

Savings rate

71%

Nurse Practitioners salary in Watertown, NY — median $133,900/year, range $122,990-$149,840

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$122,990

Median

$133,900

75th %

$149,840

Median is in the 41th percentile of the typical range

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About Nurse Practitioners salaries in Watertown, NY

Nurse Practitioners in Watertown, NY earn a median of $133,900 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $135,170, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most nurse practitioners in this area earn between $122,990 and $149,840. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $64.38 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

↑↑ 40% growthMuch faster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

40% growth — one of the fastest-growing jobs in the entire country. More than half of U.S. states now let NPs practice independently without a physician overseeing them. That, plus a chronic shortage of primary care doctors, especially in rural areas, is pushing demand through the roof.

Worth knowing: In full-practice-authority states (like Arizona, Colorado, Oregon), NPs are opening their own clinics. It's one of the best ROI paths in healthcare: 2–3 years of additional schooling can double or triple an RN salary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a nurse practitioners in Watertown?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $133,900. The average (mean) is $135,170, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a nurse practitioners make per hour in Watertown?

About $64.38/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for nurse practitioners in Watertown?

The middle 50% earn between $122,990 and $149,840. Below $122,990 is typically entry-level; above $149,840 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $133,900 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$133,900$104,442
Monthly$11,158$8,704
Biweekly$5,150$4,017
Weekly$2,575$2,009
Hourly (40h/wk)$64.38$50.21
Hourly (35h/wk)$73.57$57.39
Hourly (30h/wk)$85.83$66.95
Daily (8h)$515$402

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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