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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, February 25th 2026, the average hourly Psychiatric Nurse salary in California is $39 per hour but can pay up to $54 per hour.

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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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Behavioral Health Nurse Manager

Core Medical-Perm
Dulles, VA
3x12 hrs

$100K-145K/year

3x12

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health

UW Health
Madison, WI

$98K-147K/year

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Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Psychiatric

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO

$92K-150K/year

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View job details for Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

Staff Position

Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

Core Medical-Perm
San Jose, CA
5x8 hrs

$237K-274K/year

5x8

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit

San Ramon Regional Medical Center
San Ramon, CA
3x12 hrs

$83-133/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Adventist Health
Templeton, CA

$146K-219K/year

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Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

Core Medical-Perm
Kingwood, TX
5x8 hrs

$140K-214K/year

5x8

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California Psychiatric Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$54.44/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in California is $54.44 per hour. This is 36% higher than the US average of $35.03.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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California Psychiatric Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, February 25th 2026, Vivian has 23 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,329 per hour on average, and up to $2,535 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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