salary$163,860 a year$79 an hour · median pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$131,380per year
Top pay (top 10%)$215,640per year
Jobs in the area2,340people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford San Diego?
OK. Rent of $3,011 a month takes 22.1% 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 San Diego, CA?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area is $163,860 a year ($79 an hour). Most earn between $131,380 and $215,640.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in San Diego?
Typical rent of $3,011 a month takes 22.1% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area.