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 $132,300 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). This guide estimates adult-gerontology pay at $139K to $146K, an editorial premium of 5 to 10% over that median rather than survey data.
All-NP median (BLS)
$132,300
BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025
Estimated Adult-Gerontology range
$139K to $146K
Editorial estimate: the BLS median plus 5 to 10%
Source: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025.
Openings
Where Adult-Gerontology NPs are hiring
States with open Adult-Gerontology NP roles
Current listings span 8 states, led by Washington (4), Colorado (3) and Kansas (3).
Practice rules
Practice authority where Adult-Gerontology NPs are hiring
Scope of practice across those states
Of the 17 open Adult-Gerontology NP roles with a listed state, 13 are in full practice states (Washington, Colorado, Kansas and New Mexico), 2 in reduced practice states and 2 in restricted practice states, using the AANP classification.
Listing mix
Who is hiring Adult-Gerontology NPs, and how
Employers hiring Adult-Gerontology NPs
17 listings nationwide come from 5 employers. Behavioral Health Solutions has the most, with 13.
- Behavioral Health Solutions13 listings
- Family Health Centers of San Diego1 listing
- Greenlife Healthcare Staffing1 listing
- Prosperity Placement Solutions1 listing
- Segue Health Management1 listing
How these roles are set up
All 17 are on site.
Full-Time is the most common arrangement (13), followed by Part-Time (3).
Credentials
Certification & Where Adult-Gerontology NPs Work
What Adult-Gerontology NPs need
ANCC (AGACNP-BC / AGPCNP-BC) or AANPCB (A-GNP). State licensure requirements vary, so 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 $132,300 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). This guide applies an editorial premium of 5 to 10% to that median for adult-gerontology roles, an estimated $139K to $146K per year that is not survey data.
What premium does this guide estimate for Adult-Gerontology NPs?
This guide's editorial estimate is 5 to 10% over the all-NP median, reflecting a growing aging population. It is not survey data. 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, so 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 that grant full practice authority (27 states + DC per AANP State Practice Environment), and negotiate total compensation (base pay, bonuses, CME allowance, and loan-repayment support) rather than base salary alone.
Where are AGNP jobs open right now?
Current listings span 8 states, led by Washington (4), Colorado (3) and Kansas (3).
Do AGNP roles on NP Hiring offer remote work?
None of the 17 open AGNP roles are listed as remote right now.
Data sources: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025, plus the specialty premium published in the NP Hiring salary guide, applied to that median as an editorial estimate.
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