Pediatric NP Salary Guide

The average annual pediatric NP salary is $125,924 per year in the U.S., according to the 2021 Becker’s Hospital Review. 

Locum tenens pediatric NPs can make upwards of $88 per hour on average, however, there are many factors that impact rates including location, years of experience, and the level of demand.

If you were to extrapolate that rate over a year (at 40 hours per week), the average locum salary comes out to around $183,040

That means locum tenens pediatric NPs can make up to 45% more than the average provider. However, making direct salary comparisons can be complicated. While perm pediatric NPs are more likely to be salaried, locum tenens pediatric NPs are independent contractors earning an hourly rate, which can vary based on which assignments they take in a year. 

Furthermore, because locum tenens pediatric NPs are paid by the hour, the hours they work are directly reflected in their pay, while a salaried pediatric NPs additional hours may not be reflected in their salary.

Finally, paid time off and insurance may be reflected in the perm pediatric NPs salary structure, but locum tenens providers do have options when it comes to health insurance.

The most recent state breakdown of NPs salaries comes from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, though the BLS was not able to collect enough data for all 50 states. While the BLS was unable to report on pediatric NPs specifically, the top 5 highest paying states for NPs salary are:

• California (Average NP Salary between $125,780-$158,130)
• New Jersey (Average NP Salary between $125,780-$158,130)
• Massachusetts (Average NP Salary between $125,780-$158,130)
• Oregon (Average NP Salary between $125,780-$158,130)
• Nevada (Average NP Salary between $125,780-$158,130)

This information can provide insight into the possible highest paying states for pediatric NPs. 

Pediatric NPs fall within the top 10 highest earning NP specialties, according to the  2021 Becker’s Hospital Review report. The top 5 highest paid NP specialties report an annual income over $128,480, and include pediatrics, emergency medicine, hospitalist, psychiatry, and oncology/hematology.

According to the Medscape RN/LPN Compensation Report, the average nurse increased their earnings by $2000 this past year. If this trend continues, the average family practice NP can expect to make $127,924 in 2024.