Advanced Practice Nurses

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners earned a median annual salary of $129,480 in May 2023. The lowest 10 percent of nurses in these professions earned less than $95,530, while the highest 10 percent earned more than $211,820.

Nurses employed in private clinics or government facilities, as well as those employed in hospitals and short-term care facilities, enjoy attractive benefits such as paid vacations, holidays, and sick days. They often can participate in pension and investment programs and receive health care coverage.