Psychiatric Nursing nurse pay
$91,728median posted offer#314 of 379 specialties
Read from 29 live Psychiatric Nursing postings that state pay — 4% below the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $85k
- 25th percentile
- $92k
- 75th percentile
- $102k
- 90th percentile
- $117k
Where does your pay sit in Psychiatric Nursing?
Checked against 29 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $85k
- 25th percentile
- $92k
- 75th percentile
- $102k
- 90th percentile
- $117k
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 Nursing pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $96,195 | $126k | 8 |
| 2 | Nebraska | $91,728 | $92k | 9 |
What the work is like and the way in: Psychiatric guide
What to do with this
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do Psychiatric Nursing nurses make?
- Across 29 live Psychiatric Nursing postings that state pay, the median offer is $91,728 a year. The middle half runs $91,728–$102,170, and the top 10% start at $117,378.
- Does Psychiatric Nursing pay more than nursing overall?
- Psychiatric Nursing ranks #314 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 4% below the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Psychiatric Nursing nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 New Jersey ($96,195), #2 Nebraska ($91,728). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.