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Family Practice Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Salary

FNPs deliver primary care across the lifespan in clinics, health systems, and community practices — the broadest and most portable NP specialty. The national median across all NPs is $129,210 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) — median annual wage, May 2024).

All-NP Median (BLS)

$129,210

BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) — median annual wage, May 2024

Source: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) — median annual wage, May 2024.

Certification & Where Family Practice NPs Work

Certification: AANPCB (FNP-C) or ANCC (FNP-BC). State licensure requirements vary — check your state board of nursing for specifics.

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Family Practice Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Salary — FAQ

How much does a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner (FNP) make?

The national median across all NPs is $129,210 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) — median annual wage, May 2024).

What certification does a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner (FNP) need?

AANPCB (FNP-C) or ANCC (FNP-BC). State licensure requirements vary — check your state board of nursing for specifics.

How can I increase my FNP salary?

Compare offers across practice settings (primary care clinics, health systems, FQHCs), consider states granting full practice authority (27 states + DC per AANP State Practice Environment), and negotiate total compensation — base, bonuses, CME allowance, and loan-repayment support — rather than base salary alone.

Data sources: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) — median annual wage, May 2024.

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