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Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) Salary

AGNPs provide primary and acute care for adult and older-adult populations across clinics, hospitals, and long-term-care settings. The national median across all NPs is $129,210 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) — median annual wage, May 2024). Adult-Gerontology pay is estimated at $136K–$142K (+5–10% premium).

All-NP Median (BLS)

$129,210

BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) — median annual wage, May 2024

Estimated Adult-Gerontology Range

$136K – $142K

Median × +5–10% premium

Certification & Where Adult-Gerontology NPs Work

Certification: ANCC (AGACNP-BC / AGPCNP-BC) or AANPCB (A-GNP). State licensure requirements vary — check your state board of nursing for specifics.

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Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) Salary — FAQ

How much does an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) make?

The national median across all NPs is $129,210 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) — median annual wage, May 2024). Adult-Gerontology roles typically carry a +5–10% premium over that median — an estimated $136K–$142K per year.

Why do Adult-Gerontology NPs earn a premium?

The +5–10% premium reflects: Growing aging population. Typical practice settings include primary care clinics, hospitals, long-term care.

What certification does an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) need?

ANCC (AGACNP-BC / AGPCNP-BC) or AANPCB (A-GNP). State licensure requirements vary — check your state board of nursing for specifics.

How can I increase my AGNP salary?

Compare offers across practice settings (primary care clinics, hospitals, long-term care), consider states granting full practice authority (27 states + DC per AANP State Practice Environment), and negotiate total compensation — base, bonuses, CME allowance, and loan-repayment support — rather than base salary alone.

Data sources: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) — median annual wage, May 2024 · specialty premium as published in the NP Hiring salary guide, applied to that median as an estimate.

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