Does state practice authority change the job?

Yes. Full-practice-authority states let PMHNPs work independently; reduced and restricted states require a collaborating physician agreement, which affects autonomy, caseload and sometimes pay.

PMHNP Salary in Indiana 2026: $125k – $175k

How much does a PMHNP earn in Indiana?

PMHNP roles we recruit across the US are advertised at roughly $125k – $175k, typically $125k entry, $145k mid-career and $175k at senior or supervisory level. In Indiana, where an individual offer lands inside that range is driven by licensure, setting, caseload and local cost of living rather than a state-wide average. High-volume ABA market relative to population, with strong center-based growth.

PMHNP advertised pay by experience

Entry: $125k; First role after certification
Mid-career: $145k; Two to five years, full caseload
Senior: $175k; Supervisory scope or specialist skill

What changes a PMHNP offer in Indiana

LMHC, LCSW and LMFT are licensed by the Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board.
Setting: Outpatient psychiatry, Telepsychiatry, Community mental health price differently for the same credential.
Caseload cap and billable or productivity target, which decide whether a bonus is real.
Metro cost of living within the state; a city premium is not the same as a better offer.
Scarcity: The scarcest prescriber in behavioral health. Telepsychiatry has absorbed a large share of supply, which makes in-person and hybrid roles harder to fill than the salary alone suggests.

Why we do not publish a IN average

We publish what we actually see advertised on roles we recruit. We do not hold a statistically valid state-level survey, so quoting a Indiana average would be guesswork dressed as data. For official state wage estimates, use the federal source and treat it as a floor for negotiation, not a target.

Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data

Last reviewed August 2026.

Live PMHNP roles in Indiana

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Clinic - Indianapolis, IN
PMHNP role in Indianapolis, Indiana, paying $129,000 - $156,500 a year, offering an outpatient panel with 60-minute evaluations, 30-minute follow-ups and no unpaid on-call. Take a Seat People recruits this role directly with the employer, and we confirm caseload, supervision and pay in writing before the job goes live.
Employer
Confidential PMHNP provider — Indianapolis, IN
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Advertised pay
$129,000 - $156,500
Contract
full time · PMHNP

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Hiring PMHNPs in Indiana

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Panel size, no-show policy, collaborating physician arrangements and call expectations decide PMHNP offers. State practice authority matters as much as pay.

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PMHNP salary in Indiana