salary$172,010 a year$83 an hour · median pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$240,100per year
Jobs in the area1,170people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Sacramento?
Cheap. Rent of $2,152 a month takes 15.0% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Sacramento, CA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area is $172,010 a year ($83 an hour). Most earn between $105,540 and $240,100.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Sacramento?
Typical rent of $2,152 a month takes 15.0% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.