1,246+ Per Diem Nurse Practitioner Jobs
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1,246+ Per Diem Nurse Practitioner Jobs Available Now
These 624 roles pay ~$177k median with 6.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Neurology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Per Diem NIGHT
Hackensack Meridian Health
Neurology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Per Diem NIGHT
Hackensack Meridian Health
Stroke Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Per Diem NIGHT
Hackensack Meridian Health
Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP or FNP) – Behavioral Health - Addiction Treatment
Banyan Treatment Centers
PRN Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner - Janesville, WI $95,000 - $145,000
Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois
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Nurse Practitioner Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Median advertised pay and work-life-balance score across 51 states with enough nurse practitioner listings to measure. Based on our own postings from the last 12 months — not a salary survey. Medians blend permanent salaries with annualized locums/contract rates. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
New Hampshire leads at $170k, against a $138k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: New Hampshire (6.6/10), Alaska (6.6/10), Hawaii (6.5/10).
| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $170k | $163k | 6.6/10 | 164 |
| California | $164k | $134k | 5.6/10 | 1995 |
| North Dakota | $157k | $172k | 6.1/10 | 35 |
| South Dakota | $155k | $175k | 5.1/10 | 116 |
| Alaska | $154k | $151k | 6.6/10 | 44 |
| Washington | $153k | $143k | 5.8/10 | 579 |
| Hawaii | $152k | $123k | 6.5/10 | 29 |
| New York | $152k | $131k | 5.5/10 | 1946 |
| Oregon | $151k | $131k | 6.4/10 | 441 |
| Montana | $149k | $148k | 5.1/10 | 69 |
| Wyoming | $147k | $159k | 6.3/10 | 66 |
| Massachusetts | $147k | $132k | 5.5/10 | 803 |
| Idaho | $146k | $144k | 5.4/10 | 115 |
| Connecticut | $145k | $130k | 5.8/10 | 424 |
| Texas | $144k | $149k | 5.7/10 | 1658 |
| Maine | $144k | $137k | 6.5/10 | 192 |
| Vermont | $143k | $134k | 6.0/10 | 58 |
| New Mexico | $142k | $145k | 6.0/10 | 293 |
| Minnesota | $142k | $130k | 5.7/10 | 431 |
| New Jersey | $142k | $122k | 5.4/10 | 524 |
| Rhode Island | $140k | $129k | 5.6/10 | 110 |
| Arizona | $140k | $136k | 5.8/10 | 729 |
| Kansas | $140k | $147k | 5.9/10 | 168 |
| Utah | $139k | $134k | 6.3/10 | 171 |
| Illinois | $139k | $132k | 5.4/10 | 1055 |
| Wisconsin | $138k | $138k | 5.6/10 | 422 |
| Virginia | $137k | $128k | 5.8/10 | 660 |
| Nevada | $137k | $137k | 5.9/10 | 182 |
| South Carolina | $136k | $136k | 5.6/10 | 568 |
| Alabama | $135k | $144k | 5.1/10 | 227 |
| Louisiana | $135k | $148k | 5.1/10 | 397 |
| Ohio | $135k | $140k | 5.9/10 | 883 |
| Mississippi | $134k | $147k | 5.6/10 | 191 |
| Florida | $134k | $129k | 5.6/10 | 1260 |
| Maryland | $133k | $120k | 5.7/10 | 538 |
| Colorado | $133k | $124k | 5.8/10 | 815 |
| District of Columbia | $133k | $110k | 6.2/10 | 52 |
| Georgia | $133k | $131k | 5.2/10 | 786 |
| North Carolina | $131k | $133k | 5.6/10 | 746 |
| Pennsylvania | $131k | $130k | 5.5/10 | 1246 |
| Arkansas | $131k | $144k | 5.8/10 | 246 |
| Missouri | $130k | $137k | 5.8/10 | 474 |
| Tennessee | $130k | $142k | 5.5/10 | 519 |
| Oklahoma | $130k | $141k | 5.5/10 | 206 |
| Delaware | $130k | $121k | 5.7/10 | 100 |
| Michigan | $130k | $129k | 6.0/10 | 641 |
| Kentucky | $127k | $135k | 5.7/10 | 218 |
| West Virginia | $126k | $134k | 5.1/10 | 167 |
| Indiana | $125k | $130k | 5.9/10 | 303 |
| Iowa | $123k | $135k | 5.4/10 | 280 |
| Nebraska | $122k | $129k | 5.9/10 | 110 |
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Per Diem Nurse Practitioner Jobs: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Finding per diem nurse practitioner jobs that prioritize work-life balance is a top priority for healthcare professionals facing burnout. 1,246+ positions on WeekdayDoc meet these criteria, with pay ranging from $93K to $239K.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Per Diem Nurse Practitioner Jobs on this page have an average score of 3/10, 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 per diem nurse practitioner jobs include Hackensack Meridian Health, Children's Minnesota, Banyan Treatment Centers, Harmony Cares, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for per diem nurse practitioner jobs, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) 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. This data is derived from 62,334+ 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners earn?
Listed nurse practitioners on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $93K to $239K per year, with a median near $157K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
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 right now?
Employers currently hiring for nurse practitioner roles include Hackensack Meridian Health, Children's Minnesota, Banyan Treatment Centers, Harmony Cares, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many per diem nurse practitioner jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 1,246+ nurse practitioners positions listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
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