According to the AANP study, NNPs had a base neonatal nurse practitioner salary of $107,550. In financial terms, this compares favorably to every other specialty NP area.

How much do NICU nurse practitioners make?

$150,684 (AUD)/yr.

Do NICU nurses make good money?

While Registered Nurses overall in the United States receive $80,010 per year according to the United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS), NICU nurses are among the highest-paid nurses. ... This hourly rate puts the average NICU nurse salary at about 19% higher than a registered nurse's median wage.