SOC 29-1171 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nurse Practitioners — Kingston
Kingston, NY · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Nurse Practitioners in Kingston, NY is $151,370 per year, 14.4% above the national median of $132,300.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Nurse Practitioners in Kingston, NY is $151,370 per year, 14.4% above the national median of $132,300. Half of workers earn between $131,420 and $166,850. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $111,890 and the ninetieth at $221,110.
Employment stands at 70, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $163,340. Of the 253 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 6th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $111,890 | −15.4% |
| 25th | $131,420 | −0.7% |
| Median (50th) | $151,370 | +14.4% |
| 75th | $166,850 | +26.1% |
| 90th | $221,110 | +67.1% |
| Mean | $154,030 | +16.4% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $163,340 | 21,680 | |
| 2 | Kiryas Joel | $151,740 | 550 | |
| 3 | Binghamton | $139,030 | 330 | |
| 4 | Elmira | $138,700 | 130 | |
| 5 | Ithaca | $136,980 | 270 | |
| 6 | Utica | $135,790 | 240 | |
| 7 | Albany | $134,590 | 910 | |
| 8 | Watertown | $133,900 | 70 | |
| 9 | Glens Falls | $133,810 | 120 | |
| 10 | Buffalo | $132,220 | 1,190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kingston run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $151,370 buys what $140,287 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$151,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$140,287US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $151,370 a year, 14.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $111,890 to $221,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $163,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nurse Practitioners in Kingston, NY?
The median annual wage is $151,370, or $72.78 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $132,300, so pay in Kingston, NY is 14.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kingston, NY earns more than $221,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $111,890 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New York, at $163,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Kingston, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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