Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Newark, NJ

Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$39.91/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Newark, NJ is $39.91 per hour. This is equal to the New Jersey average

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics,Payscale data.

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Newark, NJ compared to State and National Averages

$39.91/hour

Newark, NJ

12% lower than the US average.

$39.76/hour

New Jersey

13% lower than the US average.

$44.86/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Newark Compare to Other Cities

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New York, New York

$67/hour

This is 40% higher than the Newark average of $39.91.

Yonkers, New York

$45/hour

This is 11% higher than the Newark average of $39.91.

Norfolk, Virginia

$34/hour

This is 19% lower than the Newark average of $39.91.

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Englewood, New Jersey$45$61
Wayne, New Jersey$45$61

Last updated on March 27, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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