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Average practitioner salary
$84,058
Average Practitioner Salary
The average salary for practitioners across the United States is $84,058 annually. This figure can fluctuate significantly based on several factors, including geographic location, industry sector, and the practitioner's level of experience. Practitioners in high-demand areas or specialized fields often command higher salaries.
Where Can Practitioners Earn More?
- California: Known for its high cost of living, California offers some of the highest salaries for practitioners, averaging around $92,000.
- New York: Another top-paying state, with an average salary of $90,000.
- Texas: Offers competitive salaries at around $80,000, appealing for its lower living costs.
Understanding the salary landscape helps practitioners make informed career decisions and explore opportunities that align with their financial goals.
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Where can a Practitioner earn more?
Practitioner salary estimates from across the web
Average practitioner salary by state
The highest-paying states for practitioners are Connecticut, New Jersey, and Alaska. The lowest average practitioner salary states are Louisiana, Arkansas, and Tennessee.
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Highest paying states for practitioners
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $111,673 | $53.69 |
| 2 | Alaska | $106,849 | $51.37 |
| 3 | Montana | $95,304 | $45.82 |
| 4 | Oregon | $98,167 | $47.20 |
| 5 | Washington | $98,226 | $47.22 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $108,552 | $52.19 |
| 7 | Ohio | $97,611 | $46.93 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $92,975 | $44.70 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $90,808 | $43.66 |
| 10 | New York | $93,970 | $45.18 |
| 11 | Nevada | $90,548 | $43.53 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $87,027 | $41.84 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $86,316 | $41.50 |
| 14 | California | $93,471 | $44.94 |
| 15 | Maine | $80,328 | $38.62 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $84,800 | $40.77 |
| 17 | Indiana | $81,652 | $39.26 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $79,268 | $38.11 |
| 19 | Delaware | $90,857 | $43.68 |
| 20 | Illinois | $90,802 | $43.65 |
| 21 | Arizona | $83,285 | $40.04 |
| 22 | Maryland | $82,723 | $39.77 |
| 23 | Vermont | $77,005 | $37.02 |
| 24 | Michigan | $83,947 | $40.36 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $77,321 | $37.17 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $88,357 | $42.48 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $75,463 | $36.28 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $75,742 | $36.41 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $74,688 | $35.91 |
| 30 | Texas | $77,330 | $37.18 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $76,965 | $37.00 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $71,377 | $34.32 |
| 33 | Idaho | $77,687 | $37.35 |
| 34 | Virginia | $77,872 | $37.44 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $69,822 | $33.57 |
| 36 | Iowa | $73,795 | $35.48 |
| 37 | Utah | $73,430 | $35.30 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $66,370 | $31.91 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $68,883 | $33.12 |
| 40 | Colorado | $73,764 | $35.46 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $61,854 | $29.74 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $61,895 | $29.76 |
| 43 | Georgia | $65,941 | $31.70 |
| 44 | Missouri | $68,673 | $33.02 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $64,459 | $30.99 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $67,507 | $32.46 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $61,062 | $29.36 |
| 48 | Kansas | $64,084 | $30.81 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $59,556 | $28.63 |
| 50 | Florida | $56,712 | $27.27 |
| 51 | Alabama | $57,032 | $27.42 |
Highest paying cities for practitioners
The highest-paying cities for practitioners are Hartford, CT, San Francisco, CA, and Columbus, OH.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford, CT | $113,628 | $54.63 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $104,887 | $50.43 |
| 3 | Columbus, OH | $97,738 | $46.99 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $94,637 | $45.50 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $93,209 | $44.81 |
| 6 | Chicago, IL | $92,284 | $44.37 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $88,566 | $42.58 |
| 8 | Saint Paul, MN | $85,001 | $40.87 |
| 9 | Southfield, MI | $84,260 | $40.51 |
| 10 | Phoenix, AZ | $83,527 | $40.16 |
| 11 | Baltimore, MD | $83,266 | $40.03 |
| 12 | Arlington, VA | $81,571 | $39.22 |
| 13 | Indianapolis, IN | $80,726 | $38.81 |
| 14 | Philadelphia, PA | $79,907 | $38.42 |
| 15 | San Antonio, TX | $78,865 | $37.92 |
| 16 | Colorado Springs, CO | $73,160 | $35.17 |
| 17 | Salt Lake City, UT | $73,026 | $35.11 |
| 18 | Saint Louis, MO | $70,004 | $33.66 |
| 19 | Raleigh, NC | $69,664 | $33.49 |
| 20 | Atlanta, GA | $65,751 | $31.61 |
Practitioner salary details
A practitioner's salary ranges from $50,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $138,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a practitioner's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $138,000 | $11,500 | $66 |
| 75th Percentile | $109,000 | $9,083 | $52 |
| Average | $84,058 | $7,005 | $40 |
| 25th Percentile | $64,000 | $5,333 | $31 |
| 10th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
Highest paying practitioner jobs
The highest paying types of practitioners are psychiatric nurse practitioner, hospitalist nurse practitioner, and palliative care nurse practitioner.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Social Worker | $57,005 | $4,750 | $27.41 | 66,130 |
| Clinical Therapist | $57,864 | $4,822 | $27.82 | 136,898 |
| Therapist | $55,943 | $4,662 | $26.90 | 159,770 |
| Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner | $101,247 | $8,437 | $48.68 | 35,972 |
| Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner | $102,753 | $8,563 | $49.40 | 80,598 |
| Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | $105,403 | $8,784 | $50.67 | 38,599 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for practitioners, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Sarah Christa Butts MSW
Director of Public Policy, National Association of Social Workers
Top companies hiring practitioners now:
Which companies pay practitioners the most?
Practitioner salaries at Morgan Stanley and Blue Apron are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average practitioner salary at companies like Oculus and Clinica Sierra Vista are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morgan Stanley | $134,581 | $64.70 |
| 2 | Blue Apron | $134,323 | $64.58 |
| 3 | Oculus | $133,781 | $64.32 |
| 4 | Clinica Sierra Vista | $129,266 | $62.15 |
| 5 | WhidbeyLocal | $128,330 | $61.70 |
| 6 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $125,506 | $60.34 |
| 7 | Slalom | $124,127 | $59.68 |
| 8 | Salesforce | $122,457 | $58.87 |
| 9 | Cape Cod Healthcare | $120,150 | $57.76 |
| 10 | STG International | $119,813 | $57.60 |
| 11 | Whidbey General Hospital | $116,815 | $56.16 |
| 12 | Oceaneering | $116,498 | $56.01 |
| 13 | Canvas Health | $115,624 | $55.59 |
| 14 | Connecticut Children's Medical Center | $112,535 | $54.10 |
| 15 | Mercy Corps | $112,383 | $54.03 |
| 16 | Northwell Health | $111,401 | $53.56 |
| 17 | Logan Health | $110,029 | $52.90 |
| 18 | National Grid plc | $109,674 | $52.73 |
| 19 | UTMB HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS | $107,102 | $51.49 |
| 20 | Covanta | $106,997 | $51.44 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Practitioner salary by industry
The average practitioner salary varies across industries:
- The average practitioner salary in the manufacturing industry is $104,329, the highest of any industry.
- The average practitioner salary in the finance industry is $91,272.
- Practitioners in the insurance industry earn an average salary of $68,906, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for practitioners
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $104,329 | $50.16 |
| 2 | Professional | $91,272 | $43.88 |
| 3 | Health Care | $87,646 | $42.14 |
| 4 | Insurance | $68,906 | $33.13 |
High paying practitioner jobs
Practitioner salary trends
The average practitioner salary has risen by $17,057 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average practitioner earned $67,001 annually, but today, they earn $84,058 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for practitioners over the last decade.
Compare practitioner salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average practitioner salary over time
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Practitioner salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,100 | $40.41 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $82,700 | $39.74 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $80,600 | $38.73 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $78,200 | $37.59 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $76,000 | $36.52 | +2.7% |
Recently added practitioner salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas System | Triple P Parenting Program Practitioner-(Based | Jonesboro, AR | 06/30/2025 | $45,000 |
| American University | Practitioner-In-Residence In The Entrepreneurship Law Clinic | Washington, DC | 06/30/2025 | $90,000 |
| Search | Business Agility Practitioner | Tampa, FL | 06/29/2025 | $100,300 |
| Search | Microsoft Purview Data Practitioner | Arlington, VA | 06/29/2025 | $84,900 |
| Stretch Zone | Stretch Practitioner | Allen, TX | 06/28/2025 | $37,566 |
| Accenture | Sales Practitioner-Operations-Sales Operations | Seattle, WA | 06/27/2025 | $141,100 |
| Accenture | Sales Practitioner-Operations-Sales Operations | Columbus, OH | 06/27/2025 | $141,100 |
| Accenture | Sales Practitioner-Operations-Sales Operations | Boston, MA | 06/27/2025 | $141,100 |
| Accenture | Sales Practitioner-Operations-Sales Operations | Oklahoma City, OK | 06/27/2025 | $141,100 |
| Stretch Zone | Stretch Practitioner | Bethesda, MD | 06/27/2025 | $39,653 |
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