Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$31.94/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in North Carolina is $31.94 per hour. This is 32% lower than the US average of $42.15.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$31.94/hour

North Carolina

32% lower than the US average.

$42.15/hour

United States

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Concord, North Carolina$58$58
Matthews, North Carolina$58$58
How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Tennessee$44$46
Virginia$42$50
Florida$39$42
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in North Carolina?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Atrium Health Charlotte$45$45

Last updated on December 17, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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