Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Salary in the United States

How much does a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in the United States is $118,512 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,953
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $112,173 to $126,071
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,402
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Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $126,071 $10,506 $2,424 $61
Average $118,512 $9,876 $2,279 $57
25th Percentile $112,173 $9,348 $2,157 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Salaries

A Pediatric Acute Care 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 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Pediatric Acute Care 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): $115,871
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $116,345
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,008
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,179
  • Expert (over 8 years): $120,402
Levels Salary
Entry Level Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner$115,871
Intermediate Level Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner$116,345
Senior Level Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner$117,008
Specialist Level Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner$118,179
Expert Level Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner$120,402
$115,871 0 yr
$116,345 < 2 yrs
$117,008 2-4 yrs
$118,179 5-8 yrs
$120,402 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Pediatric Acute Care 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: $149,479
  • San Francisco: $147,843
  • Oakland: $144,727

What Skills Can Increase a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 6.51% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • Psychiatric (Mentioned in 2.78% Job Postings): Periodically and systematically assessing the client's dietary intake and nutritional status to ensure the effectiveness of nutrition intervention.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 2.03% 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 6.51%
Psychiatric 2.78%
Long Term Care 2.03%
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 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner's salary.
  • Case Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Clinical Services: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Case Management
$125,623
6%
Clinical Services
$125,623
6%
Insight
$125,623
6%
Medical Services
$124,438
5%
Coordination
$123,252
4%
Clinical Assessments
$120,882
2%
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Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$142,214$68.020%

Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Pediatric Acute Care 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 Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Salaries for a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $234,382 in 2023 to around $229,125 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Over Time

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2023
$234,382
2024
$239,950
2025
$229,125
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2024 $239,950
2025 $229,125
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  • DirectShifts

    Columbus, OH

    DirectShifts | Columbus, OH

    Join our dynamic healthcare team in the heart of Ohio as a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner. In this vital role, you will provide advanced nursing care to ... more

    9 Days Ago

  • DirectShifts

    Columbus, OH

    DirectShifts | Columbus, OH

    We are looking for a qualified family nurse practitioner to be responsible for providing family-focused care in the heart of Ohio. You will develop treatme... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Lake Forest Recruiting Firm

    Columbus, OH

    Lake Forest Recruiting Firm | Columbus, OH

    Primary Care/Psychiatric facility located in Columbus, OH is seeking an experienced FNP who can work part time up to full time. Full time preferred. This i... more

    12 Days Ago

  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, OH

    Ohio State University | Columbus, OH

    Staff Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - General Medicine. University Hospital | 11 East Doan Hall, General Medicine. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Cente... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Concentric Healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    Concentric Healthcare | Columbus, OH

    Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio. Job Description & R... more

    9 Days Ago

  • Supplemental Health Care

    Columbus, OH

    Supplemental Health Care | Columbus, OH

    Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio. Job Description & Require... more

    9 Days Ago

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FAQ about Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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