Job prospect for FNP in the bay area

[Black Coffee, MSN, NP]

Hi everyone,

I will start my MSN-FNP next year. I want to work in the primary care setting such as doctor offices or urgent care centers. My question is that is it easy for FNP to find a job in the bay area, CA? Is this area saturated with NPs? What is the starting salary for FNP?

Thanks in advance.

Youngman RN

[shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP]

There are plenty of NP jobs in the Bay Area, but it is outrageously expensive to live there! Even with a six figure salary you will likely have to have a roommate. I've seen new grad FNP pay of $120 to $130K, but take a look at housing costs before you make a decision - that pay won't go far there.

Consider the smaller cities, town, and rural areas. For example, in California, there are NP jobs going begging in the San Joaquin Valley - they actually pay MORE than the coastal cities and the cost of living is way less. Also in beautiful mountain communities, desert, and far northern California coast (Humboldt) This will give you a chance to build up savings and pay off your student loans.

Here is a resource to find a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) and these locations may be available for loan repayment programs from the federal or state government.

HPSA Find

Good luck