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Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner Salary

Hospitalist NPs round on inpatient medicine teams, covering admissions, cross-coverage, and discharge planning — often with shift differentials. The national median across all NPs is $129,210 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) — median annual wage, May 2024). Hospitalist 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 Hospitalist Range

$142K – $155K

Median × +10–20% premium

Certification & Where Hospitalist NPs Work

Certification: Typically ANCC (AGACNP-BC) or FNP certification with inpatient experience. State licensure requirements vary — check your state board of nursing for specifics.

Inpatient medicine teamsCommunity hospitalsAcademic medical centersNight coverage

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Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner Salary — FAQ

How much does a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner make?

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

Why do Hospitalist NPs earn a premium?

The +10–20% premium reflects: Inpatient acuity, hospital demand. Typical practice settings include inpatient medicine teams, community hospitals, academic medical centers.

What certification does a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner need?

Typically ANCC (AGACNP-BC) or FNP certification with inpatient experience. State licensure requirements vary — check your state board of nursing for specifics.

How can I increase my Hospitalist NP salary?

Compare offers across practice settings (inpatient medicine teams, community hospitals, academic medical centers), 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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