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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 $129,210 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) — median annual wage, May 2024).

All-NP Median (BLS)

$129,210

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

Certification & Where Pediatric NPs Work

Certification: PNCB (CPNP-PC / CPNP-AC). State licensure requirements vary — 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 $129,210 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) — median annual wage, May 2024).

What certification does a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) need?

PNCB (CPNP-PC / CPNP-AC). State licensure requirements vary — 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 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.

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