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 $132,300 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). This guide estimates psychiatric mental health 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 Psychiatric Mental Health range
$146K to $159K
Editorial estimate: the BLS median plus 10 to 20%
Source: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025.
Openings
Where Psychiatric Mental Health NPs are hiring
States with open Psychiatric Mental Health NP roles
Current listings span 8 states, led by Florida (71), California (42) and New York (40).
Practice rules
Practice authority where Psychiatric Mental Health NPs are hiring
Scope of practice across those states
Of the 545 open Psychiatric Mental Health NP roles with a listed state, 204 are in full practice states (New York, Colorado, Washington and Massachusetts), 109 in reduced practice states and 232 in restricted practice states, using the AANP classification.
Listing mix
Who is hiring Psychiatric Mental Health NPs, and how
Employers hiring Psychiatric Mental Health NPs
583 listings nationwide come from 155 employers. LifeStance Health has the most, with 148.
- LifeStance Health148 listings
- Harmony United Psychiatric Care61 listings
- Thriveworks28 listings
- Geode Health24 listings
- BlueSky Telepsych18 listings
- Sol Mental Health18 listings
- Behavioral Health Solutions14 listings
- Blackbird Health11 listings
How these roles are set up
53 of 583 are remote, 215 hybrid and 315 on site.
Full-Time is the most common arrangement (404), followed by Part-Time (75).
Pay by state
Top-Paying States for Psychiatric Mental Health NPs
Medians over active postings with disclosed, non-estimated salary on NP Hiring, published only for states with at least 5 postings from 3 or more employers, none contributing more than 40% of them.
| State | Posted median | Postings | Open roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $192K | 9 | Browse VA |
| Illinois | $177K | 7 | Browse IL |
| Pennsylvania | $159K | 22 | Browse PA |
| New York | $155K | 26 | Browse NY |
| Georgia | $150K | 17 | Browse GA |
| Texas | $140K | 7 | Browse TX |
| Florida | $138K | 11 | Browse FL |
| Tennessee | $129K | 8 | Browse TN |
Credentials
Certification & Where Psychiatric Mental Health NPs Work
What Psychiatric Mental Health NPs need
ANCC (PMHNP-BC). State licensure requirements vary, so 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 $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 psychiatric mental health roles, an estimated $146K to $159K per year that is not survey data.
What premium does this guide estimate for Psychiatric Mental Health NPs?
This guide's editorial estimate is 10 to 20% over the all-NP median, reflecting PMHNP-BC certification and a nationwide prescriber shortage. It is not survey data. 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 Virginia ($192K median across 9 postings), Illinois ($177K median across 7 postings), Pennsylvania ($159K median across 22 postings).
What certification does a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) need?
ANCC (PMHNP-BC). State licensure requirements vary, so 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 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 PMHNP jobs open right now?
Current listings span 44 states, led by Florida (71), California (42) and New York (40).
Do PMHNP roles on NP Hiring offer remote work?
53 of 583 open PMHNP roles are listed as remote.
Data sources: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025, plus the specialty premium published in the NP Hiring salary guide, applied to that median as an editorial estimate.
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