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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Salary

PMHNPs diagnose and treat behavioral-health conditions, manage medications, and deliver therapy across outpatient clinics, hospitals, and telehealth platforms. The national median across all NPs is $129,210 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) — median annual wage, May 2024). Psychiatric Mental Health 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 Psychiatric Mental Health Range

$142K – $155K

Median × +10–20% premium

Average on This Board

$177K

295 postings with disclosed pay

Reported Range

$48K – $500K

Min – max across live postings

Top-Paying States for Psychiatric Mental Health NPs

Average of active postings with disclosed salary on NP Hiring. Updated daily.

Certification & Where Psychiatric Mental Health NPs Work

Certification: ANCC (PMHNP-BC). State licensure requirements vary — check your state board of nursing for specifics.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Salary — FAQ

How much does a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) make?

The national median across all NPs is $129,210 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171) — median annual wage, May 2024). Psychiatric Mental Health roles typically carry a +10–20% premium over that median — an estimated $142K–$155K per year. Across 295 active PMHNP postings with disclosed pay on NP Hiring, the average is $177K per year (range $48K–$500K).

Why do Psychiatric Mental Health NPs earn a premium?

The +10–20% premium reflects: PMHNP-BC certification, nationwide prescriber shortage. Typical practice settings include outpatient clinics, telehealth platforms, inpatient units.

Which states pay Psychiatric Mental Health NPs the most?

Among current postings with disclosed salary on NP Hiring, the top-paying states for psychiatric mental health roles are New Hampshire ($258K average across 11 postings), Oregon ($246K average across 3 postings), Texas ($238K average across 4 postings). Rankings shift as new jobs are ingested daily.

What certification does a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) need?

ANCC (PMHNP-BC). State licensure requirements vary — check your state board of nursing for specifics.

How can I increase my PMHNP salary?

Compare offers across practice settings (outpatient clinics, telehealth platforms, inpatient units), 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 · analysis of 295 active psychiatric mental health postings with disclosed salary on NP Hiring (updated daily) · specialty premium as published in the NP Hiring salary guide, applied to that median as an estimate.

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