Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Cherokee, NC
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$29.00/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Cherokee, NC is $29.00 per hour. This is 57% lower than the North Carolina average of $45.65.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Cherokee, NC compared to State and National Averages
$29.00/hour
Cherokee, NC
74% lower than the US average.
$45.65/hour
North Carolina
10% lower than the US average.
$50.37/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Cherokee Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Cherokee Compare to Other Cities
Waynesville, North Carolina
$58/hour
This is 50% higher than the Cherokee average of $29.00.
Morganton, North Carolina
$49/hour
This is 41% higher than the Cherokee average of $29.00.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 14% higher than the Cherokee average of $29.00.
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 Morganton, North Carolina ($49). For comparison, the Cherokee, NC average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 100% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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