Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Apex, NC
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$45.65/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Apex, NC is $45.65 per hour. This is 11% lower than the US average of $50.56.
Last updated on August 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Apex, NC compared to State and National Averages
$45.65/hour
Apex, NC
11% lower than the US average.
$50.56/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Apex Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Apex Compare to Other Cities
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
Hopewell, Virginia
$50/hour
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Waynesville, North Carolina pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($53) and Morganton, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the North Carolina average for Psychiatric Nurses is $46 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 27% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
Last updated on August 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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