Careers · Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses · Minnesota
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses in Minnesota
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 Minnesota the median pay is $101,510 a year, 4% above the national median of $97,550.
$101,510median pay in Minnesota, per year
$88,940–$114,760middle half earn
70,110employed in Minnesota
$97,550U.S. median, for comparison
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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 Minnesota
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, Minnesota, annual.