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.
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