How much does a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) make in San Diego, CA? The average Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) salary in San Diego, CA is $128,120 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $114,520 and $140,530. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary $102,138 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary $114,520 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary $128,120 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary $140,530 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) Salary $151,829 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
25% $114,520 10% $102,138 90% $151,829 75% $140,530 $128,120 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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