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Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Salary

ENPs staff emergency departments, fast tracks, and freestanding ERs, treating undifferentiated patients across every acuity level. The national median across all NPs is $129,210 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) — median annual wage, May 2024). Emergency pay is estimated at $142K–$155K (+10–20% premium).

All-NP Median (BLS)

$129,210

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

Estimated Emergency Range

$142K – $155K

Median × +10–20% premium

Certification & Where Emergency NPs Work

Certification: AANPCB (ENP-C), typically built on FNP certification. State licensure requirements vary — check your state board of nursing for specifics.

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Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) Salary — FAQ

How much does an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) make?

The national median across all NPs is $129,210 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) — median annual wage, May 2024). Emergency roles typically carry a +10–20% premium over that median — an estimated $142K–$155K per year.

Why do Emergency NPs earn a premium?

The +10–20% premium reflects: Dynamic environment, flexible scheduling. Typical practice settings include emergency departments, fast-track units, freestanding ERs.

What certification does an Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) need?

AANPCB (ENP-C), typically built on FNP certification. State licensure requirements vary — check your state board of nursing for specifics.

How can I increase my ENP salary?

Compare offers across practice settings (emergency departments, fast-track units, freestanding ERs), 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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