Careers · Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses · District of Columbia
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses in District of Columbia
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses assess and treat mental health and substance use disorders in individuals and families. They diagnose conditions, prescribe medications within state regulations, and provide psychotherapy In District of Columbia the median pay is $102,540 a year, 5% above the national median of $97,550.
$102,540median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$85,850–$127,800middle half earn
11,440employed in District of Columbia
$97,550U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against advanced practice psychiatric nurses and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingMonitoringJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
PsychologyTherapy and CounselingEnglish LanguageMedicine and DentistryBiologySociology and Anthropology
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses.
Licenses and training in District of Columbia
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses pay in other states
California · $140,270Hawaii · $136,320Oregon · $129,010Washington · $124,200Alaska · $109,480New York · $109,440New Jersey · $106,500Massachusetts · $104,550Nevada · $103,670Connecticut · $102,740
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against advanced practice psychiatric nurses and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against advanced practice psychiatric nurses and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-1141.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.