Salary guide
Remote PMHNP salary
Psychiatric nurse practitioners providing medication management and psychiatric care. Below is directional salary context for remote and telehealth PMHNP roles. Confirm current pay, schedule, benefits, and state requirements on the employer posting before applying.
Typical annual range
$200k – $257k
Median around $220k/yr.
Based on 136 live remote PMHNP listings we're currently tracking.
Pay by period
Median $220k/yr expressed across pay periods. Hourly assumes a 2,080-hour year; per-session contractors should treat it as an equivalent, not a billing rate.
Hourly
$106
Weekly
$4,231
Monthly
$18,333
Annual
$220,000
What moves PMHNP pay
Prescribing authority commands the highest non-physician pay. 1099 and per-encounter telepsychiatry roles can exceed the salaried range, especially with evening/weekend availability and an APRN Compact multistate authority.
- W-2 vs 1099. Salaried roles trade a lower ceiling for benefits and steady caseloads; 1099 marketplace work can pay more per session but shifts overhead and taxes to you.
- Caseload & productivity. Many telehealth employers tie pay to completed sessions per week — read the quota before the headline number.
- Multi-state reach. Holding a APRN Compact privilege widens the client pool, which can lift effective pay.
Where remote work may be available
A PMHNP with the right APRN Compact privilege may be able to serve clients across participating states, which can affect available roles and caseload. Confirm current compact rules and employer requirements before relying on that reach. Non-member states may require an individual license.
APRN Compact member states
PMHNPs / NPs licensed in any colored state can practice across the entire compact.
How PMHNP pay compares
| License | Typical range | Median |
|---|---|---|
| PMHNP (this role) | $200k – $257k | $220k |
| PsyD/PhD | $122k – $155k | $140k |
| BCBA | $70k – $98k | $82k |
| LCSW | $82k – $109k | $100k |
Sources & references
- BLS — Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- BLS — Occupational Outlook Handbook
- BLS — Healthcare occupations
Last verified against official sources: June 14, 2026.
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