How much do staff Psychiatric Nurse jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, July 14th 2026, the average hourly Psychiatric Nurse salary in California is $43 per hour but can pay up to $76 per hour.

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California Psychiatric Nurse Jobs

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Behavioral Health

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Behavioral Health

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
3x12 hrs

$76-121/hour

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Behavioral Health

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
Modesto, CA
3x12 hrs

$54-86/hour

3x12

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View job details for Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH

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Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH

MLK Community Hospital
Carson, CA

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Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH

MLK Community Hospital
Pico Rivera, CA

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Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH

MLK Community Hospital
Burbank, CA

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View job details for Psychiatric Home Health RN

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Psychiatric Home Health RN

AccentCare, Inc.
San Ramon, CA

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Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH

MLK Community Hospital
Gardena, CA

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Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH

MLK Community Hospital
Huntington Park, CA

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Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH

MLK Community Hospital
La Mirada, CA

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Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH

MLK Community Hospital
Whittier, CA

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Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH

MLK Community Hospital
Lakewood, CA

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Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH

MLK Community Hospital
Pasadena, CA

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Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Los Angeles, CA

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California Psychiatric Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$75.52/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in California is $75.52 per hour. This is 29% higher than the US average of $53.27.

Last updated on July 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California Psychiatric Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, July 14th 2026, Vivian has 4 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,350 per hour on average, and up to $2,606 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Psychiatric Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's Psychiatric Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

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