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Advanced practice psychiatric nurse salary
Average advanced practice psychiatric nurse salary
$77,040
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Average advanced practice psychiatric nurse salary by state
Highest paying states for advanced practice psychiatric nurses
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $95,015 | $45.68 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $96,781 | $46.53 |
| 3 | Oregon | $95,788 | $46.05 |
| 4 | Nevada | $98,097 | $47.16 |
| 5 | Maine | $90,606 | $43.56 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $96,547 | $46.42 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $95,035 | $45.69 |
| 8 | Vermont | $91,224 | $43.86 |
| 9 | Delaware | $90,033 | $43.29 |
| 10 | Alaska | $90,132 | $43.33 |
| 11 | Idaho | $87,930 | $42.27 |
| 12 | New York | $93,107 | $44.76 |
| 13 | California | $95,949 | $46.13 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $90,424 | $43.47 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $92,635 | $44.54 |
| 16 | Washington | $90,689 | $43.60 |
| 17 | Ohio | $82,587 | $39.71 |
| 18 | Michigan | $84,751 | $40.75 |
| 19 | Montana | $79,443 | $38.19 |
| 20 | Arizona | $83,627 | $40.21 |
| 21 | Utah | $85,789 | $41.24 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $87,720 | $42.17 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $81,944 | $39.40 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $82,555 | $39.69 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $77,177 | $37.10 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $79,762 | $38.35 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $76,975 | $37.01 |
| 28 | Maryland | $88,363 | $42.48 |
| 29 | Virginia | $84,860 | $40.80 |
| 30 | Indiana | $78,252 | $37.62 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $77,745 | $37.38 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $72,302 | $34.76 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $73,474 | $35.32 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $74,273 | $35.71 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $74,646 | $35.89 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $77,441 | $37.23 |
| 37 | Illinois | $78,166 | $37.58 |
| 38 | Colorado | $77,072 | $37.05 |
| 39 | Iowa | $75,198 | $36.15 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $78,061 | $37.53 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $74,907 | $36.01 |
| 42 | Kansas | $74,441 | $35.79 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $72,710 | $34.96 |
| 44 | Florida | $69,490 | $33.41 |
| 45 | Texas | $74,847 | $35.98 |
| 46 | Missouri | $74,643 | $35.89 |
| 47 | Georgia | $72,157 | $34.69 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $73,327 | $35.25 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $74,305 | $35.72 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $72,321 | $34.77 |
| 51 | Alabama | $71,863 | $34.55 |
Advanced practice psychiatric nurse salary details
An advanced practice psychiatric nurse's salary ranges from $46,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $126,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an advanced practice psychiatric nurse's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $126,000 | $10,500 | $61 |
| 75th Percentile | $99,000 | $8,250 | $48 |
| Average | $77,040 | $6,420 | $37 |
| 25th Percentile | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28 |
| 10th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
Highest paying advanced practice psychiatric nurse jobs
The highest paying types of advanced practice psychiatric nurses are deputy director of clinical specialty services, mental health nurse, and nurse manager.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Manager | $83,684 | $6,974 | $40.23 | 380,264 |
| Mental Health Nurse | $106,812 | $8,901 | $51.35 | 86,884 |
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Advanced practice psychiatric nurse salary trends
The average advanced practice psychiatric nurse salary has risen by $10,785 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average advanced practice psychiatric nurse earned $66,255 annually, but today, they earn $77,040 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for advanced practice psychiatric nurses over the last decade.
Compare advanced practice psychiatric nurse salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average advanced practice psychiatric nurse salary over time
Compare advanced practice psychiatric nurse salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Advanced practice psychiatric nurse salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,000 | $37.04 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $75,000 | $36.04 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $73,400 | $35.27 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $71,600 | $34.42 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $70,000 | $33.66 | +1.4% |
Recently added advanced practice psychiatric nurse salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Wisconsin | Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber-Wisconsin Resource Center | Fort Winnebago, WI | 05/21/2025 | $153,800 |
| State of Ohio | Correctional Advanced Practice Nurse/Psychiatric/Mental Health 20079782 | Lancaster, OH | 05/18/2025 | $121,067 |
| Dasstateoh | Correctional Advanced Practice Nurse/Psychiatric/Mental Health 20079782 | Lancaster, OH | 05/18/2025 | $121,067 |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | Advanced Practice Nurse-Supervisory Psychiatric Mental Health | Spokane, WA | 04/25/2025 | $136,899 |
| Department of Justice | Advance Practice Nurse-Psychiatric (Psychiatric Mid-Level Practitioner) | Devens, MA | 04/18/2025 | $83,742 |
| Matrixproviders | Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse (Adult) Walter Reed | Bethesda, MD | 02/17/2025 | $135,000 |
| GNO Inc. | Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | Bright, IN | 02/17/2025 | $134,612 |
| Career Puppy, Inc. | Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | Alabama | 02/16/2025 | $129,400 |
| Health Solutions | Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse (50860) | Boone, CO | 02/15/2025 | $140,000 |
| State of Wisconsin | Psychiatric Advanced Prescriber | Jefferson, WI | 02/07/2025 | $104,747 |
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