3. North Carolina
Hourly wage: $50.15
Cost of living index: 93.9
The nurse practitioner in North Carolina, one of the best states for nurse practitioners, earns $50.15 per an hour.
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Hourly wage: $50.15
Cost of living index: 93.9
The nurse practitioner in North Carolina, one of the best states for nurse practitioners, earns $50.15 per an hour.
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