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Avg. salary range
$137k–$150k
across regions
Hours / Day
12
Days / Week
3
working days
About this career
A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse classified as a mid-level practitioner. Training covers basic disease prevention, coordination of care, and health promotion, but does not provide the depth of expertise needed to recognize more complex cases in which multiple symptoms suggest more serious conditions.
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Where you could work
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Where do we get our data?
Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Compassion
Are you able to understand how someone else is feeling without judgment? Do you reach out when you see someone in need of help?
Organization
Are you able to keep clutter to a minimum? Can you keep track of lots of different information?
Research
Are you able to easily collect information? Do you quickly identify higher priority information?
Communication
Are you able to write or vocalize your thoughts efficiently? Can you retain information that you hear or read?
Education & Training
Master's Degree
A master's degree is the first level of graduate study. To apply for a master degree you usually must already hold an undergraduate degree (a bachelor's degree). Master's degrees usually take between two and three years to complete beyond undergraduate study.
Compensation
Spokane
Washington
Low
$124,400
Average
$137,400
High
$153,200
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
3 on · 4 off per cycle
Typical shifts can be anywhere between 8 and 12 hours. Some "on call" shifts can last as long as 24 hours in some emergency centers. On average, shifts are 3 to 5 days a week depending on length and setting.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$143,400
Overall Rank
10th
out of 199 careers
In Health Science
4th
out of 39 careers
Salary distribution
Rankings are based on average salary data across all careers in our database. Individual earnings may vary.
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