Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Gastonia, NC

Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$31.71/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Gastonia, NC is $31.71 per hour. This is 74% lower than the North Carolina average of $55.31.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$31.71/hour

Gastonia, NC

43% lower than the US average.

$55.31/hour

North Carolina

18% higher than the US average.

$45.34/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Gastonia Compare to Other Cities

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 45% higher than the Gastonia average of $31.71.

Richmond, Virginia

$37/hour

This is 13% higher than the Gastonia average of $31.71.

Norfolk, Virginia

$34/hour

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

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Charlotte, North Carolina$58$58

Last updated on March 12, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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