Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$41.01/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in San Diego, CA is $41.01 per hour. This is 68% lower than the California average of $69.04.

Estimate based on Payscale data.

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages

$41.01/hour

San Diego, CA

10% lower than the US average.

$69.04/hour

California

35% higher than the US average.

$45.07/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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Aurora, Colorado

$47/hour

This is 7% lower than the San Diego average of $50.42.

McMinnville, Oregon

$46/hour

This is 10% lower than the San Diego average of $50.42.

Portland, Oregon

$62/hour

This is 19% higher than the San Diego average of $50.42.

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