Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Salary
PNPs care for infants, children, and adolescents in pediatric clinics, children’s hospitals, and specialty practices. The national median across all NPs is $132,300 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
All-NP median (BLS)
$132,300
BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025
Median on NP Hiring
$137K
Median of 18 postings with disclosed pay
Reported range
$100K to $240K
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 Pediatric NPs are hiring
States with open Pediatric NP roles
Current listings span 8 states, led by New York (7), Florida (6) and Georgia (6).
Practice rules
Practice authority where Pediatric NPs are hiring
Scope of practice across those states
Of the 76 open Pediatric NP roles with a listed state, 22 are in full practice states (New York, Delaware, Minnesota and Washington), 19 in reduced practice states and 35 in restricted practice states, using the AANP classification.
Listing mix
Who is hiring Pediatric NPs, and how
Employers hiring Pediatric NPs
99 listings nationwide come from 59 employers. Advocate Health has the most, with 6.
- Advocate Health6 listings
- Corewell Health4 listings
- Intermountain Health4 listings
- Medical College of Wisconsin4 listings
- Medical University of South Carolina4 listings
- Nemours4 listings
- OU Health4 listings
- Vanderbilt UMC3 listings
How these roles are set up
4 of 99 are remote, 7 hybrid and 88 on site.
Full-Time is the most common arrangement (67), followed by Part-Time (23).
Credentials
Certification & Where Pediatric NPs Work
What Pediatric NPs need
PNCB (CPNP-PC / CPNP-AC). State licensure requirements vary, so check your state board of nursing for specifics.
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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) salary: FAQ
How much does a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) make?
The national median across all NPs is $132,300 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). Across 18 active PNP postings with disclosed pay on NP Hiring, the median is $137K per year (disclosed ranges span $100K to $240K).
What certification does a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) need?
PNCB (CPNP-PC / CPNP-AC). State licensure requirements vary, so check your state board of nursing for specifics.
How can I increase my PNP salary?
Compare offers across practice settings (pediatric clinics, children’s hospitals, specialty practices), 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 PNP jobs open right now?
Current listings span 25 states, led by New York (7), Florida (6) and Georgia (6).
Do PNP roles on NP Hiring offer remote work?
4 of 99 open PNP roles are listed as remote.
Data sources: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025, plus 18 active pediatric postings with disclosed salary on NP Hiring.
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