How much does a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Make?

As of August 27, 2024, the average annual pay of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the the United States is $127,580. While Salary.com is seeing that Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) salary in the US can go up to $149,665 or down to $104,999, but most earn between $115,760 and $139,140. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the United States.

Last Updated on August 27, 2024

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salaries by Percentile
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Monthly
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75th Percentile $139,140 $11,595 $2,676 $67
Average $127,580 $10,632 $2,453 $61
25th Percentile $115,760 $9,647 $2,226 $56

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How much does a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Make?

As of August 27, 2024, the average annual pay of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the the United States is $127,580. While Salary.com is seeing that Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) salary in the US can go up to $149,665 or down to $104,999, but most earn between $115,760 and $139,140. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the United States.

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For those exploring the changing dynamics of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. Our research highlights a notable shift in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $231,993 in 2023 to about $237,504 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.

Average Annual Salary of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Over Time

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2023
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary by Year

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2023 $231,993
2024 $237,504
2025 $226,789
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Job Openings of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

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  • Lincoln Psychiatric Services

    Lincoln, RI

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    Lincoln Psychiatric Services

    Lincoln, RI

    Lincoln Psychiatric Services - Lincoln, RI

    Private psychiatric practice in Lincoln, RI is seeking psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse specialist to provided counseling/medication manage... more

    2 Months Ago

  • Head Well- Integrative Psychiatry & Wellness

    Eugene, OR

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    Head Well- Integrative Psychiatry & Wellness

    Eugene, OR

    Head Well- Integrative Psychiatry & Wellness - Eugene, OR

    Head Well is an integrative psychiatric practice located in Eugene, OR. We focus on optimizing function and meaningful outcomes for our clients. Our treatm... more

    4 Months Ago

  • Relief Mental Health

    Madison, WI

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    Relief Mental Health

    Madison, WI

    Relief Mental Health - Madison, WI

    Responsibilities. Administer intranasal esketamine (Spravato) and monitor patients during mandated monitoring times. Assess patients for appropriateness of... more

    1 Month Ago

  • Palouse River Counseling Center

    Pullman, WA

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    Palouse River Counseling Center

    Pullman, WA

    Palouse River Counseling Center - Pullman, WA

    Job Overview. We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will provide compreh... more

    2 Months Ago

  • Rhode Island Addiction Treatment Centers

    Warwick, RI

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    Rhode Island Addiction Treatment Centers

    Warwick, RI

    Rhode Island Addiction Treatment Centers - Warwick, RI

    We are seeking a Part Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for their outpatient substance use treatment program in Warwick. The program provides PHP, IOP, a... more

    5 Months Ago

  • Krossroads Integrative Health and Recovery Solutions

    Las Vegas, NM

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    Krossroads Integrative Health and Recovery Solutions

    Las Vegas, NM

    Krossroads Integrative Health and Recovery Solutions - Las Vegas, NM

    This position is contingent upon funding. Overview. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our tea... more

    5 Months Ago


Most Common Benefits for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 73.1%
Bonuses 0.4%
Social Security 5.6%
401k/403b 3.6%
Disability 1.2%
Healthcare 3.7%
Pension 3.1%
Time Off 9.3%
Core Compensation
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Base Salary $127,580 73.1%
Bonus $670 0.4%
Value of Benefits
Core Compensation Median % of Total
Social Security $9,811 5.6%
401K/403B $6,284 3.6%
Disability $2,052 1.2%
Healthcare $6,371 3.7%
Pension $5,387 3.1%
Time Off $16,278 9.3%
Total Compensation $174,433 100%
Core Compensation is based on averages for this job and does not reflect personal factors used to determine your projected salary range.
Value of Benefits indicates the employer's expected contribution and paid time off.
Last Updated on August 27, 2024

FAQ about Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

1. What are the responsibilities of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)?

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Works in collaboration with physicians to manage care for patients in a psychiatric setting. Being a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides primary care to psychiatry and at-risk patients. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. In addition, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) requires a master's degree. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) in specialty area based on RN licensure and state authority for advanced practice. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.

2. What are the skills of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Collaboration: Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.

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Acute Care: Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. In medical terms, care for acute health conditions is the opposite from chronic care, or longer term care. Acute care services are generally delivered by teams of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties. Acute care may require a stay in a hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, urgent care centre or other short-term stay facility, along with the assistance of diagnostic services, surgery, or follow-up outpatient care in the community. Hospital-based acute inpatient care typically has the goal of discharging patients as soon as they are deemed healthy and stable. Acute care settings include emergency department, intensive care, coronary care, cardiology, neonatal intensive care, and many general areas where the patient could become acutely unwell and require stabilization and transfer to another higher dependency unit for further treatment.

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Clinical Care: Clinical Care means anyone who has examined, carried out investigations or diagnosed for the purposes of, or in connection with, any form of medical treatment.

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