Earning potential can vary widely depending on your career path. Pay will depend on your depth of experience, degree level earned, your state of employment and the specific roles and responsibilities in the position.
According to 2019 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)**:
- Nurse practitioners earn an average salary of $111,840 per year (BLS)
- Nursing instructors earn an average salary of $83,160 per year (BLS)
- Medical and health service managers (including “nurse administrators”) earn an average salary of $115,160 per year (BLS)