New Grad PMHNP Salary negotiation

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Hello everyone,

I will be completing my FPMHNP Master's program this May. I will be moving to another state after I graduate.

When I try to look up salary information online, the sites either lump PMHNPs in with all specialties of NP, or they lump in Psych NPs with Pscyh RNs. I know from word of mouth through friends, acquaintances, and fellow students who have already accepted jobs in my area that PMHNPs tend to start out around $30K higher than FNPs for example.

But I don't really know how to translate that information to my job search and salary negotiation in a different state. I don't feel like I can ask the PMHNP interviewing me "well, what do you make?"

My job search is pretty targeted at FQHCs at the moment, if that matters. I assume the federal loan repayment is not included in salary.

Thanks in advance for any advice.

While salary is higher in areas with a higher need I don't know that you can assume 30k higher. It just depends on the market. You'll make more in shortage areas and states with more independent practice. I'm also in a PMHNP program. What states are you applying in? There are some states I havent seen offers over 100 and some states offer like 150+ for new grads. It's wildly variable and market driven.

While salary is higher in areas with a higher need I don't know that you can assume 30k higher. It just depends on the market. You'll make more in shortage areas and states with more independent practice. I'm also in a PMHNP program.

I did not think it would be across the country a flat $30K more. I was just stating that this is what I know it is in my current area. I apologize if that information was confusing. Congrats on being in the program.

What states are you applying in? There are some states I havent seen offers over 100 and some states offer like 150+ for new grads. It's wildly variable and market driven.

I am only looking in full practice states. Where have you "seen" this PMHNP specific information on salary? That's what I am trying to get at with my initial question.

I've mostly been looking at job postings on indeed with posted salary ranges in different cities I'm looking into.

Specializes in Psych.

There's a FB group called PMHNP. You can join if you are a PMHNP, student PMHNP. They have over 3000 members. They do a yearly salary survey located in their files and often offer advice on salary ranges, negotion,etc. If you submit a request to join make sure you have in your profile somewhere that you are a PMHNP student or you'll have to wait for them to contact you and ask you if you are a student or PMHNP. It's a great group. Very informative. If you look up some of my other posts you'll see I did a comprehensive list of PMHNP FB groups that was very helpful recently.

Thank you so much! This is actually perfect! I will put in my request right now.

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