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Critical care nurse practitioners are a form of registered nurse, or RN, who cares for acutely injured or ill patients of various ages. These nurse practitioners work in a range of critical care settings, including burn centers and intensive care units. Most critical care nurses, who are also known as ICU nurses by some, will need to complete additional training beyond what is typically required for a licensed registered nurse, and many choose to access certification.

Work Environment

Critical care nurse practitioners work where critical care patients might commonly present themselves. As such, many of these health professionals find employment within hospitals, intensive care units, and cardiac care units. Some critical care nurses will spend time working within emergency rooms, or in medical evacuation services, and others might work within emergency burn centers or outpatient clinics. In rare situations, these nurse practitioners will also work within care homes.

How to Become a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner

Becoming a critical care nurse practitioner should start with an individual earning a bachelor’s or associate degree in nursing. Most employers who are hiring for critical care positions will prefer to hire nurses who have a bachelor of science in nursing degree, alongside plenty of previous work experience. Importantly, in order to earn the RN license, the board of nursing for each state will require different requirements for licensure, so it’s worth checking the guidelines in your local state. This is usually followed by earning a master’s degree in nursing, specializing in critical care.

Training & Certification Requirements

Aspiring critical care nurse practitioners will be required to complete an approved training program and pass the national licensure examination for registered nurses. These professionals, once earning their state level RN license, may also consider further licensure eligibility for the accreditation commission for education in nursing. Many critical care nurse practitioners advance their careers by obtaining additional training and education and earning further advanced care certifications. For instance, the American Association of Critical Care Nurses currently offers certification solutions for registered nurses and nurse practitioners who work alongside acutely ill patients.

Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Related Job Titles

According to Indeed.com, the following career/job titles with salary figures are most closely related to Critical Care Nurse Practitioner.

Career/Job Title	Average Salary
Acute Care Adult	$99,000
Territory Nurse Practitioner	$101,000
Aprn Psych	$85,000
Travel Corrections Rns Net	$56,000
Travel Corrections Rn’s Net	$56,000
Nurse Practitioner Neonatology PRN	$34,000
Open For Telemetry RN	$94,000
For Telemetry RN	$94,000
Documentation Integrity Specialist	$59,000
Nursepractitioner Xpanded Role	$180,000

Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Earning Potential

According to data provided by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average salary per year for a registered nurse is approximately $67,490. However, that number goes up to $98,190 a year for practitioners who earn their nurse practitioner certification.

Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Job Outlook

The BLS currently estimates that the average job growth for registered nurses is expected to increase by 16 percent or the period of 2014 to 2024. The average growth for nurse practitioners should be around 34 percent between the years of 2012 and 2022.

According to Indeed.com, the average national salary of jobs for Critical Care Nurse Practitioner was $94,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide are 63% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Critical Care Nurse Practitioner Salary by State

The following lists Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries in each state around the country. The figures are based on the total number of job postings by employers through Indeed.com. For example, DC had the largest quoted salary of $118,000 while Hawaii had the smallest quoted salary of $58,000.

Alaska – $69,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 48th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 48th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Providence Health & Services, Aureus Medical Group, Ironside Human Resources, and Beacon Occupational Health and Safety.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$69,000	.

Alabama – $96,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 12th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 12th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like UAB, UnitedHealth Group, UAB Medicine, and UAB Medicine – UA Health Services Foundation (UAHSF).

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$96,000	.

Arkansas – $96,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 13th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 13th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like MedPlacer, MedExpress, North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, and Catholic Health Initiatives.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$96,000	.

Arizona – $77,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 44th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Arizona are 18% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 44th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like St Josephs Hospital & Med Center, Banner Health, THE PAIN CENTER OF ARIZONA, and Opportunity Healthcare.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$77,000	.

California – $101,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 8th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 8th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like OLYMPIA MEDICAL CENTER, Citrus Valley Health Partners, Saratoga Medical, and Integrated Healthcare Holdings, Inc..

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$101,000	.

Colorado – $84,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 32nd

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 32nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Colorado Health Medical Group, PENROSE HOSPITAL, University of Colorado, and PORTER ADVENTIST HOSPITAL.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$84,000	.

Connecticut – $109,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 4th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 4th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Yale New Haven Hospital, Execu | Search, MedExpress, and Hartford Hospital.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$109,000	.

DC – $118,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 1st

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 25% higher than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 1st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Dimensions Healthcare System, MedStar Medical Group, and Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$118,000	.

Delaware – $83,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 36th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 36th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Nemours, Christiana Care, Centegra Health System, and Christiana Care Health System.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$83,000	.

Florida – $88,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 27th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 27th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Nemours, Largo Medical Center- Largo, Terradin LLC, and PeopleFirst Florida HR.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$88,000	.

Georgia – $108,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 5th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 5th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like St. Francis Hospital, Landmark Hospitals, Harbin Clinic, and Northstar Anesthesia.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$108,000	.

Hawaii – $58,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 51st

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 38% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 51st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Advanced ICU Care, Kaiser Permanente, AVA Search Group, LLC, and Bristol Associates, Inc.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$58,000	.

Iowa – $93,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 16th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 16th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like UnityPoint Health, Catholic Health Initiatives, Mitchell County Regional Health Center, and KareFirst Management.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$93,000	.

Idaho – $62,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 50th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 50th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like St. Luke's Health System, Opportunity Healthcare, Chamberlain College of Nursing, and Peak Search Partners.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$62,000	.

Illinois – $107,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 6th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 6th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like JourneyCare, AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village, AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, and KareFirst Management.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$107,000	.

Indiana – $90,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 23rd

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 23rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Indiana University Health, Community Health Network, Lutheran Medical Group, and Bloomington Hospital.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$90,000	.

Kansas – $86,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 30th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 30th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Medicalodges, Inc., The University of Kansas Hospital, Cascade Health Services, and Providence Medical Center.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$86,000	.

Kentucky – $81,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 41st

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 41st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Owensboro Health, Clark Regional Medical Center, University of Louisville Physicians, and Northstar Anesthesia.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$81,000	.

Louisiana – $84,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 33rd

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 33rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like HCN, Tulane Medical Center, Home Care Options, and Ochsner Health System.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$84,000	.

Massachusetts – $113,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 3rd

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 3rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH), North Shore Physicians Group(NSPG), LAHEY CLINIC, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$113,000	.

Maryland – $97,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 10th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 10th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Dimensions Healthcare System, MedStar Medical Group, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, and Life Search Technologies.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$97,000	.

Maine – $83,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 37th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 37th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like St. Joseph Hospital, Maine Medical Partners, MCMH, and Amedisys, Inc..

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$83,000	.

Michigan – $95,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 14th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 14th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like University of Michigan Health System, University of Michigan, Integrated Health Associates (IHA), and GARDEN CITY HOSPITAL.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$95,000	.

Minnesota – $82,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 39th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 39th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like MedExpress, Sanford Health, Tristate Brain and Spine Institute, and Essentia Health.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$82,000	.

Missouri – $93,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 17th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 17th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Saint Louis University Hospital, BJC HealthCare, Cascade Health Services, and Washington University in St. Louis.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$93,000	.

Mississippi – $99,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 9th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 9th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like STG International, 389-Valor Healthcare, Inc. (Concentra), Physician Consultant Group, and Scott Regional Hospital – EM.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$99,000	.

Montana – $79,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 42nd

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 42nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Valley View Estates Health Care Center, Billings Health & Rehabilitation Community, The Village Senior Residence, and Opportunity Healthcare.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$79,000	.

North Carolina – $90,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 24th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 24th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Carolinas HealthCare System, Duke University and Duke University Health System, UNC Health Care, and Opportunity Healthcare.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$90,000	.

North Dakota – $84,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 34th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 34th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Sanford Health, Concentra, Inc., Integrity Locums, and 389-Valor Healthcare, Inc. (Concentra).

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$84,000	.

Nebraska – $69,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 49th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 49th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like The Nebraska Medical Center, MedExpress, Catholic Health Initiatives, and The Physician Network.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$69,000	.

New Hampshire – $93,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 18th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 18th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like ConvenientMD Urgent Care, LRGhealthcare, Elliot Hospital, and Mountain LTD.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$93,000	.

New Jersey – $102,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 7th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 7th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Barnabas Health, ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL, Valley Health System of Ridgewood, NJ, and Nemours.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$102,000	.

New Mexico – $82,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 40th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 13% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 40th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like UNM Hospitals, Np Now, University of New Mexico, and LOVELACE MEDICAL GROUP.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$82,000	.

Nevada – $72,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 46th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 46th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like North Vista Hospital, UnitedHealth Group, University of Nevada, Reno, and Np Now.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$72,000	.

New York – $114,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 2nd

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in New York State are 21% higher than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 2nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like NYU Langone Medical Center, Institute for Family Health, Columbia University, and Northwell Health.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$114,000	.

Ohio – $90,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 25th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 25th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Premier Health Partners, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Akron Children's Hospital, and Mercy Health.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$90,000	.

Oklahoma – $87,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 29th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 29th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like MedExpress, Kindred At Home, Planned Parenthood Great Plains, and Laser Spine Institute.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$87,000	.

Oregon – $91,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 20th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 20th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Oregon Health & Science University, Catholic Health Initiatives, Bay Area Hospital, and HireMedStaff.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$91,000	.

Pennsylvania – $91,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 21st

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 21st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Penn State Hershey Medical Center, St. Mary Medical Center, UPMC, and Grand View Health.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$91,000	.

Rhode Island – $86,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 31st

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 31st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Lifespan, LANDMARK MEDICAL CENTER, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, and Kent Hospital.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$86,000	.

South Carolina – $93,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 19th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 19th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Doctors Care/UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc., Greenville Health System, McLeod Health, and Carolinas HealthCare System.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$93,000	.

South Dakota – $71,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 47th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 25% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 47th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Regional Health, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Sanford Health, and Prairie Lakes Healthcare System.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$71,000	.

Tennessee – $88,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 28th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 28th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Summit Medical Group, P.L.L.C., Premier Health Partners, and Aspire Health.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$88,000	.

Texas – $91,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 22nd

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 22nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Texas Oncology, Professional Performance Development Group, Dept of Aging & Disability Svc, and Kindred At Home.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$91,000	.

Utah – $73,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 45th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 45th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like University of Utah, Premier Health Partners, IASIS Physician Recruitment, and Promise Healthcare.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$73,000	.

Virginia – $95,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 15th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Virginia are 1% higher than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 15th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Sentara Healthcare, Inova Mt. Vernon Hospital, Inova Physician Group, and Quadrant, Inc.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$95,000	.

Vermont – $83,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 38th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Vermont are 12% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 38th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Springfield Medical Care Systems, Inc, Gifford Medical Center, Clinical Management Consultants, and BAS Healthcare.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$83,000	.

Washington – $97,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 11th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Washington State are 3% higher than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 11th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like CHI Franciscan Health, Catholic Health Initiatives, Valley Medical Center, and University of Washington Medical Center.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$97,000	.

Wisconsin – $84,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 35th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 35th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Aurora HealthCare, Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert, and UW Hospitals & Clinics.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$84,000	.

West Virginia – $89,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 26th

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 26th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Fairmont Regional Medical Center, West Virginia University Health Associates, University Health Associates, and Primecare Medical, Inc..

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Critical Care Nurse Practitioner	$89,000	.

Wyoming – $78,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 43rd

Average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Critical Care Nurse Practitioner salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 43rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Fox Hill Associates, VISTA Staffing Solutions, and Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.