As of May 2023, there were around 280,140 nurse practitioners employed in the United States. Florida registered the highest number of nurse practitioners, with 22,270 nurses, followed closely by California. On the other hand, Wyoming registered the lowest nurse practitioner headcount, with 470 nurses practitioners being employed in the state.
Number of nurse practitioners employed in the United States in 2023, by state
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Bureau of Labor Statistics. (April 9, 2024). Number of nurse practitioners employed in the United States in 2023, by state [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1303416/number-of-employed-nurse-practitioners-by-us-state/
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Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024). Number of nurse practitioners employed in the United States in 2023, by state. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1303416/number-of-employed-nurse-practitioners-by-us-state/
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Number of nurse practitioners employed in the United States in 2023, by state [Graph], Bureau of Labor Statistics, April 9, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1303416/number-of-employed-nurse-practitioners-by-us-state/