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Nurse Practitioners Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$126,690

Mean: $133,060

~$98,818 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$60.91

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$6,449/mo

Savings rate

72%

Nurse Practitioners salary in Odessa, TX — median $126,690/year, range $120,310-$143,000

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$120,310

Median

$126,690

75th %

$143,000

Median is in the 28th percentile of the typical range

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About Nurse Practitioners salaries in Odessa, TX

Nurse Practitioners in Odessa, TX earn a median of $126,690 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $133,060, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most nurse practitioners in this area earn between $120,310 and $143,000. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $60.91 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

↑↑ 40% growthMuch faster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

40% growth — one of the fastest-growing jobs in the entire country. More than half of U.S. states now let NPs practice independently without a physician overseeing them. That, plus a chronic shortage of primary care doctors, especially in rural areas, is pushing demand through the roof.

Worth knowing: In full-practice-authority states (like Arizona, Colorado, Oregon), NPs are opening their own clinics. It's one of the best ROI paths in healthcare: 2–3 years of additional schooling can double or triple an RN salary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a nurse practitioners in Odessa?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $126,690. The average (mean) is $133,060, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a nurse practitioners make per hour in Odessa?

About $60.91/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for nurse practitioners in Odessa?

The middle 50% earn between $120,310 and $143,000. Below $120,310 is typically entry-level; above $143,000 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $126,690 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$126,690$98,818
Monthly$10,558$8,235
Biweekly$4,873$3,801
Weekly$2,436$1,900
Hourly (40h/wk)$60.91$47.51
Hourly (35h/wk)$69.61$54.3
Hourly (30h/wk)$81.21$63.34
Daily (8h)$487$380

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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