Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
1,123+ positions available
1,123+ Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California Available Now
These 815 roles pay ~$187k median with 6.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution815 jobs · 279 employers
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution815 jobs · 279 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
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How California Compares for Nurse Practitioner Pay
California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own nurse practitioner postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Nurse Practitioner roles in California advertise $27k above the $135k median across the 51 states we can measure.
| State | Median pay | vs CA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (this page) | $162k | — | 5.3/10 | 3089 |
| Alaska#2 | $156k | −$6k | 5.7/10 | 69 |
| Oregonborders | $154k | −$8k | 6.0/10 | 632 |
| Rhode Island#4 | $153k | −$10k | 5.5/10 | 174 |
| Washington#5 | $153k | −$10k | 5.6/10 | 893 |
| Hawaii#6 | $148k | −$15k | 5.6/10 | 67 |
| Nevadaborders | $141k | −$21k | 5.4/10 | 254 |
| Arizonaborders | $139k | −$24k | 5.5/10 | 1117 |
“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking nurse practitioner jobs in california. With 1,123+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 2.7/10, with 5% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for nurse practitioner jobs in california include WVU Medicine, Sutter Health - Bay Area, Sutter Health, LifeStance Health, and more. Positions span nurse practitioner jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for nurse practitioner jobs in california, BetterHelp (score: 95.2/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $105K, trending up 3.2% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 28,156+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Nurse Practitioner jobs in California.
How much do nurse practitioners earn in California?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of nurse practitioners. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid nurse practitioners jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current nurse practitioners listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which nurse practitioners jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every nurse practitioner role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring nurse practitioners in California right now?
Employers currently hiring for nurse practitioner roles include WVU Medicine, Sutter Health - Bay Area, Sutter Health, LifeStance Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many nurse practitioner jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 1,123 nurse practitioners positions in California listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Nurse Practitioner Jobs in California
Sutter Health51 open roles here · WLB 54/100
Carbon Health36 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Med America30 open roles here · WLB 59/100
Kaiser Permanente27 open roles here · WLB 57/100
One Medical27 open roles here · WLB 77/100
Cedars-Sinai20 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Vituity19 open roles here · WLB 56/100