Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$31.44/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Charlotte, NC is $31.44 per hour. This is 56% lower than the North Carolina average of $48.95.

Estimate based on Payscale data.

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Charlotte, NC compared to State and National Averages

$31.44/hour

Charlotte, NC

35% lower than the US average.

$48.95/hour

North Carolina

13% higher than the US average.

$42.49/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Charlotte Compare to Other Cities

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Gastonia, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is equal to the Charlotte average

Richmond, Virginia

$40/hour

This is 21% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.

Norfolk, Virginia

$34/hour

This is 5% higher than the Charlotte average of $31.71.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Asheville, North Carolina$44$46

Last updated on February 24, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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