Here are some of the top paying nurse practitioner specialties:
1. Psychiatric/Mental Health: Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) provide care for patients with mental health conditions and psychiatric disorders. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for PMHNPs is $115,510.
2. Cardiology: Cardiology Nurse Practitioners provide care for patients with heart and cardiovascular conditions. According to ZipRecruiter, the average annual salary for Cardiology NPs is $120,167.
3. Oncology: Oncology Nurse Practitioners provide care for patients with cancer and related conditions. According to ZipRecruiter, the average annual salary for Oncology NPs is $119,375.
4. Dermatology: Dermatology Nurse Practitioners provide care for patients with skin conditions and disorders. According to ZipRecruiter, the average annual salary for Dermatology NPs is $114,947.
5. Orthopedics: Orthopedic Nurse Practitioners provide care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. According to ZipRecruiter, the average annual salary for Orthopedic NPs is $112,729.
6. Emergency Medicine: Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioners provide care for patients in emergency and urgent care settings. According to ZipRecruiter, the average annual salary for Emergency Medicine NPs is $111,724.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the following are some of the top-paying states for nurse practitioner salaries:
1. California: The annual mean wage for nurse practitioners in California is $145,970.
2. New York: The annual mean wage for nurse practitioners in New York is $126,760.3.
3. Massachusetts: The annual mean wage for nurse practitioners in Massachusetts is $122,740.
4.Texas: The annual mean wage for nurse practitioners in Texas is $121,490.
5.New Jersey: The annual mean wage for nurse practitioners in New Jersey is $120,500.
6. Alaska: The annual mean wage for nurse practitioners in Alaska is $119,080.
7. Oregon: The annual mean wage for nurse practitioners in Oregon is $117,580.
8. Washington: The annual mean wage for nurse practitioners in Washington is $116,840.
9. Nevada: The annual mean wage for nurse practitioners in Nevada is $116,780.
10. District of Columbia: The annual mean wage for nurse practitioners in the District of Columbia is $115,110.
It's important to note that the cost of living can vary significantly by state, and salaries can be higher or lower depending on the local economy. Additionally, salaries can vary depending on the specialty, experience, and education level of the nurse practitioner.
Research the salary range for NPs in your specialty and geographic area. You can use online resources such as NPlifeProblems salary survey results (HERE) or job postings to get an idea of what other NPs are earning.
