Psychiatric nurse salary in United States
How much does a Psychiatric Nurse make in the United States?
Average base salary
$60.00
Average $60.00
Low $37.88
High $95.04
The average salary for a psychiatric nurse is $60.00 per hour in the United States and $10,750 overtime per year.11.8k salaries reported, updated at September 23, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Psychiatric Nurses in United States
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Highest paying cities for Psychiatric Nurses near United States
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Where can a Psychiatric Nurse earn more?
Compare salaries for Psychiatric Nurses in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Psychiatric Nurses
Most recommended license
Certified Nurse Practitioner
(earn +27.42% more)
The jobs requiring this license have increase by 225.83% since 2018. Psychiatric Nurses with this license earn +27.42% more than the average base salary, which is $60.00 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1032 | increase by 1032 |
| 2013 | 3224 | increase by 212.40% |
| 2014 | 5104 | increase by 58.31% |
| 2015 | 1515 | decrease by 70.32% |
| 2016 | 1515 | decrease by 0.00% |
| 2017 | 569 | decrease by 62.44% |
| 2018 | 484 | decrease by 14.94% |
| 2019 | 1577 | increase by 225.83% |
Top companies hiring Psychiatric Nurses on Indeed
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Top skills
Experience with ChildrenTop certifications
PMHNPTop specialties
PediatricsMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Skills | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 jobs | 36 |
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Most common benefits for Psychiatric Nurses
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Housing stipend
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Loan repayment program
- Malpractice insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid housing
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 96 ratings61% of Psychiatric Nurses in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Psychiatric-mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Job openingsAverage $144,655 per year
Nurse Practitioner
Job openingsAverage $121,685 per year
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Job openingsAverage $114,280 per year
Primary Care Physician
Job openingsAverage $200,331 per year
Family Nurse Practitioner
Job openingsAverage $156,645 per year
Registered Nurse - Primary Care
Job openingsAverage $53.07 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a Psychiatric Nurse
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a psychiatric nurse?
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