Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$51.81/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Asheville, NC is $51.81 per hour. This is 12% higher than the North Carolina average of $45.65.
Last updated on September 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages
$51.81/hour
Asheville, NC
3% higher than the US average.
$45.65/hour
North Carolina
10% lower than the US average.
$50.29/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities
Hickory, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 73% lower than the Asheville average of $51.81.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 54% lower than the Asheville average of $51.81.
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 4% lower than the Asheville average of $51.81.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Morganton, North Carolina | $47 | $56 |
Last updated on September 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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