Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Salary
WHNPs deliver gynecologic, reproductive, and prenatal care across OB/GYN practices, reproductive health clinics, and women’s health programs. 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
$131K
Median of 20 postings with disclosed pay
Reported range
$66K to $215K
Lowest to highest disclosed figure in the same postings
Source: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025. Based on 20 active postings with disclosed salary on NP Hiring, updated daily.
Openings
Where Women's Health NPs are hiring
States with open Women's Health NP roles
Current listings span 8 states, led by California (8), New York (5) and Pennsylvania (5).
Practice rules
Practice authority where Women's Health NPs are hiring
Scope of practice across those states
Of the 60 open Women's Health NP roles with a listed state, 24 are in full practice states (New York, Colorado, Arizona and Massachusetts), 13 in reduced practice states and 23 in restricted practice states, using the AANP classification.
Listing mix
Who is hiring Women's Health NPs, and how
Employers hiring Women's Health NPs
72 listings nationwide come from 48 employers. Pomelo Care has the most, with 6.
- Pomelo Care6 listings
- AdventHealth4 listings
- Advocate Health4 listings
- Ageless Men's Health4 listings
- Capital Health (NJ)4 listings
- Beth Israel Lahey Health3 listings
- AltaMed Health Services2 listings
- Corewell Health2 listings
How these roles are set up
1 of 72 is hybrid and 71 on site.
Full-Time is the most common arrangement (49), followed by Part-Time (10).
Credentials
Certification & Where Women's Health NPs Work
What Women's Health NPs need
NCC (WHNP-BC). State licensure requirements vary, so check your state board of nursing for specifics.
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Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) salary: FAQ
How much does a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) make?
The national median across all NPs is $132,300 per year (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). Across 20 active WHNP postings with disclosed pay on NP Hiring, the median is $131K per year (disclosed ranges span $66K to $215K).
What certification does a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) need?
NCC (WHNP-BC). State licensure requirements vary, so check your state board of nursing for specifics.
How can I increase my WHNP salary?
Compare offers across practice settings (OB/GYN practices, reproductive health clinics, community health), 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 WHNP jobs open right now?
Current listings span 27 states, led by California (8), New York (5) and Pennsylvania (5).
Do WHNP roles on NP Hiring offer remote work?
None of the 72 open WHNP roles are listed as remote right now.
Data sources: BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025, plus 20 active women's health postings with disclosed salary on NP Hiring.
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