Nurse Practitioner Specialties and Salaries
Nurse practitioners span family, psychiatric, acute care, pediatric, women's health and adult-gerontology specialties.
Published July 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Nurse practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses who provide a higher level of clinical care than many traditional nursing roles. Depending on state law and practice setting, nurse practitioners may assess patients, diagnose conditions, order tests, prescribe medications and manage treatment plans.
The BLS groups nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives and nurse practitioners together and reported a median annual wage of $132,050 in May 2024.
Common Nurse Practitioner Specialties
Common NP specialties include:
- Family nurse practitioner
- Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner
- Acute care nurse practitioner
- Pediatric nurse practitioner
- Women's health nurse practitioner
- Adult-gerontology nurse practitioner
- Neonatal nurse practitioner
Family Nurse Practitioner
Family nurse practitioners often provide primary care across the lifespan. They may work in clinics, private practices, urgent care centers and community health settings.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners focus on mental health assessment, diagnosis, treatment and medication management where allowed by state law.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Acute care NPs often work with hospitalized or seriously ill patients. They may practice in hospitals, specialty clinics or critical care settings.
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric NPs care for children, adolescents and sometimes young adults. They may work in pediatric clinics, hospitals or specialty practices.
What Affects NP Salary?
NP salary may be affected by:
- Specialty
- State
- Employer type
- Years of experience
- Certification
- Schedule
- Patient population
- Urban or rural demand
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