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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 to $155K (+10 to 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 to $155K

Median × +10 to 20% premium

Median on This Board

$170K

Median of 147 postings with disclosed pay

Reported Range

$65K to $377K

Min to max across live postings

Source: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2024. Based on 147 active postings with disclosed salary on NP Hiring, recomputed as postings are ingested daily.

Top-Paying States for Psychiatric Mental Health NPs

Median of active postings with disclosed, non-estimated salary on NP Hiring, published only for states with at least 5 postings from 3+ employers. Updated daily.

Certification & Where Psychiatric Mental Health NPs Work

Certification: 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 $129,210 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2024). Psychiatric Mental Health roles typically carry a 10 to 20% premium over that median, an estimated $142K to $155K per year. Across 147 active PMHNP postings with disclosed pay on NP Hiring, the median is $170K per year (disclosed ranges span $65K to $377K).

Why do Psychiatric Mental Health NPs earn a premium?

The 10 to 20% premium reflects PMHNP-BC certification and a 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 Massachusetts ($229K median across 7 postings), Virginia ($159K median across 19 postings), Texas ($158K median across 7 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, 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.

Data sources: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2024 · analysis of 147 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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