Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Salary in the United States

How much does an Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the United States is $113,785 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,651
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,698 to $121,043
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,156
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Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $121,043 $10,087 $2,328 $58
Average $113,785 $9,482 $2,188 $55
25th Percentile $107,698 $8,975 $2,071 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Salaries

An Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner'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 Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner'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): $111,249
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $111,704
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,341
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,465
  • Expert (over 8 years): $115,599
Levels Salary
Entry Level Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner$111,249
Intermediate Level Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner$111,704
Senior Level Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner$112,341
Specialist Level Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner$113,465
Expert Level Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner$115,599
$111,249 0 yr
$111,704 < 2 yrs
$112,341 2-4 yrs
$113,465 5-8 yrs
$115,599 > 8 yrs
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How Do Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $125,983.
  • California: $125,505.
  • Massachusetts: $123,832.

Top Paying Cities for Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

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: $143,517
  • San Francisco: $141,946
  • Oakland: $138,954

What Skills Can Increase an Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner'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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Skills Demand Percentage
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 an Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner'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
$119,474
5%
Clinical Services
$117,199
3%
Clinical Care
$117,199
3%
Assessment And Evaluation
$117,199
3%
Care Management
$117,199
3%
Clinical Assessments
$116,061
2%
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Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner 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, Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$125,164$60.010%

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

Understanding how an Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Salaries for an Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $225,033 in 2023 to around $219,985 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Over Time

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2023
$225,033
2024
$230,379
2025
$219,985
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2023 $225,033
2024 $230,379
2025 $219,985
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  • FSC, Inc

    Columbus, OH

    FSC, Inc | Columbus, OH

    OH255a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Child & Adolescent Psych NP needed in downtown Columbus, OH. Fantastic non-profit group with very little turnoverrar... more

    7 Days Ago

  • OptiMindHealth

    Columbus, OH

    OptiMindHealth | Columbus, OH

    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). Position Requirement: Full Time. FLSA Status: Exempt. Location: Columbus, Ohio. Salary: 125K - 145K+ Work from H... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Psychosocial Therapies

    Columbus, OH

    Psychosocial Therapies | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Job Description. Seeking full-time or part-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in the Columbus, Ohio and t... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Psychosocial Therapies

    Columbus, OH

    Psychosocial Therapies | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Job Description. Psycho Social Therapies, a leading mental health agency specializing in long-term care, is actively seek... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Fsc Corporation

    Columbus, OH

    Fsc Corporation | Columbus, OH

    OH255a – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Child & Adolescent Psych NP needed in downtown Columbus, OH. Fantastic non-profit group with very little turnover…... more

    4 Days Ago

  • Battelle

    Columbus, OH

    Battelle | Columbus, OH

    Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, desig... more

    4 Days Ago

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FAQ about Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?

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

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