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Is the Salary Good?

As with salaries in all jobs and professions, salaries for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners can vary wildly between geographic regions, even within a state itself.

According to PayScale.com, national data for salaries as of September 17, 2010, show an average range of $71,463 to $91,322, with bonuses from $1,008 to $6,878. In New York City, the highest paying city according to PayScale, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners could expect to make $70,194 to 87,083, while in Nashville, Tenn., they could expect anywhere from $45,000 to $76,841.

What is the highest paying city? Phoenix, Ariz. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in Phoenix can see salaries starting at $94,000 up to $120,000.

So, is going back to school in your future?

Marijke Durning
Marijke is a professional writer who began her working career as a registered nurse over 25 years ago. After working in clinical areas ranging from rehab to intensive care, as a floor nurse to a supervisor, she found she could combine her extensive health knowledge with her love of writing. Although she has been published in a wide variety of publications for professionals and the general public, her passion is writing for the every day person to promote health literacy.

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