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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, April 11th 2026, the average hourly Psychiatric Nurse salary in California is $40 per hour but can pay up to $58 per hour.

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Nurse Manager, EmPATH Unit

MLK Community Hospital
Carson, CA

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EmPATH Nurse Manager

MLK Community Hospital
Pico Rivera, CA

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EmPATH Nurse Manager

MLK Community Hospital
La Mirada, CA

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Nurse Manager, EmPATH

MLK Community Hospital
Lakewood, CA

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EmPATH Nurse Manager

MLK Community Hospital
Pasadena, CA

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director Psychiatric

Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
Worcester, MA
3x12 hrs, Days

$62-95/hour

Days

3x12

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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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Behavioral Health Nurse Manager

Core Medical-Perm
Dulles, VA
3x12 hrs

$100K-145K/year

3x12

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View job details for Inpatient Behavioral Health Nurse Manager

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Inpatient Behavioral Health Nurse Manager

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO

$44-73/hour

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

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

Core Medical-Perm
San Jose, CA
5x8 hrs

$237K-274K/year

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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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

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing

UW Health
Madison, WI

$149K-224K/year

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Labor and Delivery

Adventist Health
San Luis Obispo, CA

$146K-219K/year

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California Psychiatric Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$75.16/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in California is $75.16 per hour. This is 31% higher than the US average of $51.52.

Last updated on April 10, 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 Saturday, April 11th 2026, Vivian has 6 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,359 per hour on average, and up to $2,656 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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