Psychiatric nurse practitioner salary in United States

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is $135,057 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 3.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 17, 2026.

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner salaries typically range between a low of $93,237 and a high of $195,635 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner include Denver, CO at $177,842 per year, Charlotte, NC at $172,253 per year, and Queens, NY at $164,606 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner include United Federation of Teachers ($468,000 per year) and The Resource Group Counseling and Education Center, Inc. ($390,000 per year).