Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses Salary in California
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses in California earn a median of $140,270 a year, +44% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Registered Nurses”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $140,270
- vs. U.S. median
- +44% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 338,940
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,260; the top 10% earn over $213,320. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
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Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses pay in California
How much do advanced practice psychiatric nurses make in California?
The median is $140,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $101,260 and the top 10% earn over $213,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for advanced practice psychiatric nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+44% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.