Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Nurse Practitioner Education Postgraduate degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $134,700 This is the median salary for this occupation. Nurse Practitioners may diagnose and treat illness, focus on preventative care, or work with diagnostic testing independently or as part of a healthcare team. General Information 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Nurse Practitioner Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area + Travis County 282 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 282 openings per year are projected for Nurse Practitioner. +26.1% Employment Change Employment for Nurse Practitioner is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 26.1% between 2025 and 2030. $64.76 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $64.76/hour. Entry level workers are paid $52.08, while experienced workers are paid $75.35. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 2,873 Nurse Practitioner in the Rural Capital Area + Travis County region. By 2030 this number could reach 3,624. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Nurse Practitioner are Offices of Other Health Practitioners, Outpatient Care Centers, and Offices of Physicians. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Nurse Practitioner include Medicine and Dentistry, Biology, and Psychology. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Nurse Practitioner is Postgraduate degree. 98% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
