Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Salary in the United States

How much does a Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric in the United States is $116,758 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

However, a Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $130,838
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,467 to $124,128
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,739
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Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $124,128 $10,344 $2,387 $60
Average $116,758 $9,730 $2,245 $56
25th Percentile $110,467 $9,206 $2,124 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Salaries

A Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $114,692
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $115,162
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,819
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,978
  • Expert (over 8 years): $119,178
Levels Salary
Entry Level Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric$114,692
Intermediate Level Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric$115,162
Senior Level Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric$115,819
Specialist Level Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric$116,978
Expert Level Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric$119,178
$114,692 0 yr
$115,162 < 2 yrs
$115,819 2-4 yrs
$116,978 5-8 yrs
$119,178 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatrics

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $147,267
  • San Francisco: $145,654
  • Oakland: $142,585

What Skills Can Increase a Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 5.91% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 2.5% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
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Collaboration 5.91%
CPR 2.5%
Long Term Care 1.79%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric's salary.
  • Palliative Care: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Clinical Services: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Clinical Care: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Palliative Care
 $122,596
5%
Clinical Services
 $120,261
3%
Clinical Care
 $120,261
3%
Assessment And Evaluation
 $120,261
3%
Care Management
 $120,261
3%
Clinical Assessments
 $119,093
2%
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Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $124,006. While startup companies pay approximate $105,619.

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$105,619
Growth Stage51~500$111,506
Established501~5000$119,957
Enterprise5000+$124,006

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$128,434$62.010%

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$110,467
Average $116,758/year
$124,128
$9,206
Average $9,730/month
$10,344
$2,124
Average $2,245/week
$2,387
$53
Average $56/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $124,128 $10,344 $2,387 $60
Average $116,758 $9,730 $2,245 $56
25th Percentile $110,467 $9,206 $2,124 $53

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Salary Trends for Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

Salaries for a Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $231,993 in 2023 to around $226,789 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Over Time

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$231,993
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2024 $237,504
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FAQ about Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

1. Where can a Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric earn the most?

A Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric is $147,267.

2. What is the highest pay for Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric?

The highest pay for Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric is $130,838.

3. What is the lowest pay for Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric?

The lowest pay for Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric is $104,739.

4. What are the responsibilities of Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric?

Works in collaboration with physicians to manage care for patients in a psychiatric setting. Orders, interprets, and records results of clinical tests and reports results to physicians. Prescribes medications and makes recommendations for other therapeutic forms of treatment. Describes and documents treatment observations. Provides primary care to psychiatry and at-risk patients. Renders all services in compliance with industry standards, privacy laws, and regulatory requirements. Requires a master's degree. Requires Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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