Psychiatric nurse pay
$102,326median posted offer#210 of 379 specialties
Read from 167 live Psychiatric postings that state pay — 7% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $67k
- 25th percentile
- $84k
- 75th percentile
- $122k
- 90th percentile
- $144k
Where does your pay sit in Psychiatric?
Checked against 167 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $67k
- 25th percentile
- $84k
- 75th percentile
- $122k
- 90th percentile
- $144k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Where Psychiatric pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $145,256 | $182k | 15 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $143,936 | $144k | 24 |
| 3 | Washington | $122,543 | $158k | 9 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $119,506 | $147k | 8 |
| 5 | Missouri | $117,500 | $125k | 5 |
| 6 | New York | $109,147 | $133k | 7 |
| 7 | Illinois | $91,780 | $104k | 8 |
| 8 | Arizona | $87,613 | $104k | 6 |
| 9 | Colorado | $85,363 | $106k | 11 |
| 10 | Texas | $83,200 | $96k | 9 |
| 11 | Florida | $63,488 | $102k | 8 |
What the work is like and the way in: Psychiatric guide
What to do with this
- See the rolesSee Psychiatric jobsEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
- Offer in hand?Review an offerTurn it into a full-year number, see what it's worth where you'd live, and compare offers side by side.
- 3-minute PULSEFind the work that brings out your bestPay is one axis. Your pace, decision style, connection, scope, and energy rhythm shape the rest.
- CommunityAsk nurses what they really take homeDifferentials, ratios, and the offer nobody posts. Bring your number and compare notes.
Want the craft behind the numbers — differentials, negotiating, travel packages? Read the pay & salary guides.
Questions nurses ask
- How much do Psychiatric nurses make?
- Across 167 live Psychiatric postings that state pay, the median offer is $102,326 a year. The middle half runs $84,474–$121,963, and the top 10% start at $143,936.
- Does Psychiatric pay more than nursing overall?
- Psychiatric ranks #210 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 7% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Psychiatric nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 California ($145,256), #2 Massachusetts ($143,936), #3 Washington ($122,543). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.