How Much Does a Nurse Practitioner (NP) Make in California (CA) in 2026? (Hourly & After-Tax Salary)
Median Annual & Hourly Wage in California (CA)
$151,670/yr ($72.92/hr · $105,619 After-Tax)
Entry-Level (25th Pct)$118,310 ($56.88/hr)
Experienced (90th Pct)$204,760 ($98.44/hr)
Bi-Weekly Net Paycheck$4,062.28
Overtime Rate (1.5x)$109.38/hr
Gross vs. Net After-Tax Pay by Experience Level (2026)
| Level | Hourly | Gross Annual | Federal + FICA + State Tax | Net Take-Home | Bi-Weekly Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $56.88/hr | $118,310 | −$33,491.52 | $84,818.48 | $3,262.25 |
| Median (Mid-Career) | $72.92/hr | $151,670 | −$46,050.76 | $105,619.24 | $4,062.28 |
| Senior / Top 10% | $98.44/hr | $204,760 | −$64,305.06 | $140,454.94 | $5,402.11 |
Compare Wage Across All 50 U.S. States
Texas ($60.56/hr)California ($72.92/hr)Florida ($58.71/hr)New York ($71.69/hr)Illinois ($63.65/hr)Arizona ($59.95/hr)New Jersey ($69.22/hr)Georgia ($59.33/hr)North Carolina ($58.71/hr)Washington ($71.07/hr)Pennsylvania ($61.18/hr)Ohio ($58.09/hr)Nevada ($60.56/hr)Colorado ($65.51/hr)Virginia ($64.89/hr)Massachusetts ($72.31/hr)Michigan ($59.33/hr)Tennessee ($56.86/hr)Indiana ($57.47/hr)Maryland ($66.74/hr)Minnesota ($64.27/hr)Missouri ($56.86/hr)Wisconsin ($59.95/hr)Oregon ($64.89/hr)Connecticut ($68.60/hr)Utah ($59.95/hr)South Carolina ($56.24/hr)Alabama ($54.38/hr)Louisiana ($55.00/hr)Kentucky ($55.00/hr)Oklahoma ($55.00/hr)Kansas ($56.86/hr)Iowa ($57.47/hr)New Mexico ($56.86/hr)Arkansas ($53.77/hr)Mississippi ($52.53/hr)Nebraska ($58.09/hr)Idaho ($57.47/hr)Hawaii ($66.74/hr)New Hampshire ($63.65/hr)Maine ($58.71/hr)Rhode Island ($63.04/hr)Montana ($56.86/hr)Delaware ($62.42/hr)South Dakota ($56.24/hr)North Dakota ($58.71/hr)Alaska ($67.36/hr)Vermont ($60.56/hr)West Virginia ($53.15/hr)Wyoming ($58.71/hr)