In efforts to tackle the increasing rates of mental illness in the U.S., a growing number of physician assistants and nurse practitioners are providing psychiatric services.
Here are the average salaries of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychiatric physician assistants nationwide as of Nov. 20.
|
Type of provider |
Psychiatrist |
Psychologist |
Nurse practitioner |
Physician assistant |
|
National average salary |
$249,760 |
$92,100 |
$123,607 |
$164,760 |
