Maria Gonzalez, MSN, NP-C, MSN, NP-C
Career Analyst & Founder
About Maria Gonzalez
Maria has 10 years of experience in adult healthcare. She works in a community health clinic. Her specialty is chronic disease management.
Maria Gonzalez founded Nurse Practitioner Pay to provide every nurse practitioner with access to the same quality of compensation data that large employers use internally. The platform covers hundreds of metropolitan areas with salary breakdowns powered by official BLS statistics.
In 2026, Nurse Practitioner Pay continues to be the go-to resource for nurse practitioner salary research, career guidance, and geographic pay optimization.
Areas of Expertise
Salary Benchmarking
Analysis of BLS OEWS compensation data across 500+ metropolitan areas, including percentile breakdowns, geographic differentials, and trend analysis.
Career Strategy
Evidence-based guidance on geographic moves, specialization ROI, certification value, and salary negotiation tactics for nurse practitioners.
Labor Market Analysis
Tracking employment trends, demand-supply dynamics, and emerging practice models affecting nurse practitioner compensation nationwide.
Clinical Practice
Direct patient care experience across multiple practice settings and states, informing practical salary data analysis.
Credentials & Education
- MSN
- NP-C
Featured Research
Contact Maria Gonzalez
For media inquiries, data partnerships, or speaking engagements: [email protected]