Nurse Practitioners
SOC Code: 29-1171 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Nurse Practitioners. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $161,491 | $192,358 | $223,226 | $254,093 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $149,053 | $178,610 | $208,187 | $237,744 |
| Napa, CA | $169,603 | $186,056 | $202,530 | $218,982 |
| Monroe, MI | $103,501 | $141,190 | $178,859 | $216,549 |
| Vallejo, CA | $127,005 | $155,646 | $184,309 | $212,950 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $112,154 | $140,338 | $168,501 | $196,685 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $110,573 | $138,445 | $166,338 | $194,210 |
| Salinas, CA | $126,547 | $146,869 | $167,211 | $187,533 |
| Yuba City, CA | $119,870 | $142,418 | $164,965 | $187,512 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $131,664 | $149,552 | $167,419 | $185,307 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Apogee Medical Group, New York, PC | 8 | $149,914 |
| Piedmont Medical Care Corporation | 4 | $122,720 |
| General Hospital Corporation | 4 | $107,802 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | 4 | $133,664 |
| NYU Grossman School of Medicine | 3 | $150,166 |
| Optum Services, Inc. | 3 | $127,467 |
| Essen Medical Associates PC. | 3 | $150,384 |
| Brown Medicine | 3 | $110,502 |
| Bhannu Healthcare Systems, Inc. | 3 | $104,497 |
| Community Physicians Group, Inc. | 3 | $135,000 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7 | $107,781 |
| 2021 | 28 | $115,293 |
| 2022 | 12 | $119,329 |
| 2023 | 41 | $122,268 |
| 2024 | 69 | $125,285 |
| 2025 | 69 | $134,344 |
| 2026 | 14 | $137,092 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.1 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.0 | |
| Active Learning | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 4.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.8 |
| English Language | 4.3 |
| Biology | 4.2 |
| Psychology | 4.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.1 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4.0 |
| Education and Training | 3.8 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 65.2% |
| Post-first professional | 26.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.3% |
| Other | 4.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Educate patients about self-management of acute or chronic illnesses, tailoring instructions to patients' individual circumstances.
- Schedule follow-up visits to monitor patients or evaluate health or illness care.
- Counsel patients about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances, such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, or herbal remedies.
- Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays).
- Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
- Diagnose or treat acute health care problems, such as illnesses, infections, or injuries.
- Diagnose or treat chronic health care problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
- Diagnose or treat complex, unstable, comorbid, episodic, or emergency conditions in collaboration with other health care providers as necessary.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Epic Systems MEDITECH software Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Word eClinicalWorks EHR software Allscripts Professional EHR Amkai AmkaiCharts Bizmatics PrognoCIS EMR Cerner Millennium GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
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