[hen-ui-dynamic-experience placement=”aboveTheFold” /][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Nurse practitioners are in demand across the country. Women’s health nurse practitioner (WHNP) salaries reflect this demand, with a median salary in the low six-figures. This guide describes typical WHNP salary ranges, identifies the cities and states where you’re likely to find the highest women’s health NP salaries, and describes how to earn more.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Keep reading to find out more about this rewarding career and how to maximize your salary.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Average Salary for Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]WHNP salaries, at a median $105,000 as of 2019, are lower than many other NP specialties, though [hen-ui-link href=”/nurse-practitioner/womens-health/”]women’s health NPs[/hen-ui-link] often have lower stress. They usually work more predictable hours than other specialties too.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Still, women’s health nurse practitioner salaries are more than 35% higher compared to the median registered nurse salary (RN) at $77,600, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-grid columns-md=”2″ gap=”md”] [/hen-ui-grid][hen-ui-flex gap=”xl” align=”left” direction=”column”][hen-ui-flex gap=”xs” align=”left” direction=”column”][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Featured Online MSN Programs[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″ color=”subtext”]Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-flex][hen-ui-dynamic-experience placement=”belowTheFold” /][/hen-ui-flex][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Highest-Paying Cities and States for Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]According to the BLS, NP salaries (across all specialties) are highest in the states of:[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]California (average salary $151,830)[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]New Jersey ($137,010)[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]New York ($133,940)[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Washington ($130,840)[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Massachusetts ($129,540)[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]How Do Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Salaries Compare to Other Specialties?[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Women’s health nurse practitioner salaries are lower than earnings for other specialties, though women’s health tends to offer more predictable hours and less stress. For comparison, [hen-ui-link href=”/nurse-midwife/”]certified nurse midwives[/hen-ui-link], earn a median salary of $111,130, according to the BLS, but unlike WHNPs, they are qualified to oversee labor and delivery and provide antepartum care.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]4 Ways to Increase Pay as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]While women’s health nurse practitioner salaries are overall lower than other NP specialties, you can still find ways to earn more or to make your salary go further. Some of these require significant or lasting lifestyle changes, while others are temporary measures (such as earning a doctorate) or changing responsibilities (like moving into administration).[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Frequently Asked Questions About Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Salaries[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-separator /][hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-icon icon=”circle-help” color=”primary” aria-hidden=”true” /]Are women’s health nurse practitioners in demand?[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Currently, all nurse health practitioners are in demand. However, one [hen-ui-link href=”https://bhw.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bureau-health-workforce/data-research/projections-supply-demand-2018-2030.pdf” target=”_blank”]study projects[/hen-ui-link] that by 2030, there will be a surplus of 8,970 WHNPs.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]However, these projections do not take COVID-19’s impact on the nursing workforce into account, so the surplus may be smaller than projected.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-icon icon=”circle-help” color=”primary” aria-hidden=”true” /]How do women’s health NP salaries compare to other women’s health nursing roles?[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Women’s health nurse practitioner salaries are considerably higher than [hen-ui-link href=”/registered-nursing/rn-salary//”]RN salaries[/hen-ui-link] and somewhat higher than [hen-ui-link href=”/nurse-midwife/salary/”]nurse midwife salaries[/hen-ui-link]. The median WHNP total income is $110,000 (including bonuses), while nurse midwives earn a median $111,130.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-icon icon=”circle-help” color=”primary” aria-hidden=”true” /]What is the difference between a certified nurse midwife and a women’s health NP?[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-link href=”/resources//cnm-vs-whnp/”]Certified nurse midwives and women’s health NPs[/hen-ui-link] are both advanced practice nurses, with at least a master’s degree and board certification in their field. However, nurse midwives and WHNPs have very different professional focuses. Nurse midwives specialize in pregnancy and delivery and are licensed to oversee births. Women’s health nurse practitioners cover all aspects of women’s health with the exception of pregnancy and delivery.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-icon icon=”circle-help” color=”primary” aria-hidden=”true” /]How can RNs gain experience in women’s health?[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]RNs can gain experience in women’s health by working in [hen-ui-link href=”/careers/ob-gyn-nurse//”]obstetrics[/hen-ui-link] and gynecology, in hospitals, independent practices, fertility clinics, or other women’s healthcare settings. They can also work in clinics, military bases, or other nonspecialty settings focusing on specialty care for women.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Related Pages[/hen-ui-heading] [hen-ui-article-row variant=”slider” ids=”34239,59205,46496″][/hen-ui-article-row][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Page last reviewed April 12, 2022[/hen-ui-text]