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 $132,300 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). This guide estimates hospitalist pay at $146K to $159K, an editorial premium of 10 to 20% 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 Hospitalist range
$146K to $159K
Editorial estimate: the BLS median plus 10 to 20%
Median on NP Hiring
$139K
Median of 18 postings with disclosed pay
Reported range
$87K to $386K
Lowest to highest disclosed figure in the same postings
Source: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025. Based on 18 active postings with disclosed salary on NP Hiring, updated daily.
Openings
Where Hospitalist NPs are hiring
States with open Hospitalist NP roles
Current listings span 8 states, led by Mississippi (4), New York (4) and Florida (3).
Practice rules
Practice authority where Hospitalist NPs are hiring
Scope of practice across those states
Of the 43 open Hospitalist NP roles with a listed state, 18 are in full practice states (New York, Iowa, South Dakota and Massachusetts), 11 in reduced practice states and 14 in restricted practice states, using the AANP classification.
Listing mix
Who is hiring Hospitalist NPs, and how
Employers hiring Hospitalist NPs
55 listings nationwide come from 37 employers. Baptist Health (Jacksonville) and CompHealth. have the most, with 4 each.
- Baptist Health (Jacksonville)4 listings
- CompHealth.4 listings
- Avera Health3 listings
- Corewell Health3 listings
- Advocate Health2 listings
- Allina Health2 listings
- American Oncology Network2 listings
- Integrity Healthcare...2 listings
How these roles are set up
2 of 55 are hybrid and 53 on site.
Full-Time is the most common arrangement (37), followed by Part-Time (11).
Credentials
Certification & Where Hospitalist NPs Work
What Hospitalist NPs need
Typically ANCC (AGACNP-BC) or FNP certification with inpatient experience. State licensure requirements vary, so check your state board of nursing for specifics.
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Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner salary: FAQ
How much does a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner 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 10 to 20% to that median for hospitalist roles, an estimated $146K to $159K per year that is not survey data. Across 18 active Hospitalist NP postings with disclosed pay on NP Hiring, the median is $139K per year (disclosed ranges span $87K to $386K).
What premium does this guide estimate for Hospitalist NPs?
This guide's editorial estimate is 10 to 20% over the all-NP median, reflecting inpatient acuity and hospital demand. It is not survey data. 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, so 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 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 Hospitalist NP jobs open right now?
Current listings span 23 states, led by Mississippi (4), New York (4) and Florida (3).
Do Hospitalist NP roles on NP Hiring offer remote work?
None of the 55 open Hospitalist NP roles are listed as remote right now.
Data sources: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025, plus 18 active hospitalist postings with disclosed salary on NP Hiring, plus the specialty premium published in the NP Hiring salary guide, applied to that median as an editorial estimate.
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