Career Profile Nurse Practitioners Education Postgraduate degree This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $114,300 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. 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 Practitioners Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 53 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 53 openings per year are projected for Nurse Practitioners. +36.1% Employment Change Employment for Nurse Practitioners is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 36.1% between 2023 and 2028. $54.94 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $54.94/hour. Entry level workers are paid $47.01, while experienced workers are paid $62.63. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 379 Nurse Practitioners in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 516. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Nurse Practitioners are Offices of Physicians, General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, and Offices of Other Health Practitioners. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Nurse Practitioners include Medicine and Dentistry, English Language, and Biology. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Nurse Practitioners is Postgraduate degree. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
