How much does a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) make in California? The average Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) salary in California is $131,260 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $117,330 and $143,970. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary $104,647 CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary $117,330 CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary $131,260 CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary $143,970 CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary $155,542 CA February 26, 2024
25% $117,330 10% $104,647 90% $155,542 75% $143,970 $131,260 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $126,323 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $126,885 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $132,813 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $126,180 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $120,734 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $130,524 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $126,588 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $118,520 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $145,175 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $144,842 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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