Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Florida

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$41.13/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Florida is $41.13 per hour. This is 18% lower than the US average of $48.56.

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages

$41.13/hour

Florida

18% lower than the US average.

$48.56/hour

United States

How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in Florida compare to nearby states?

Virginia pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($46) and Tennessee ($44). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Florida average for Psychiatric Nurses is $41 per hour — Virginia pays 31% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Virginia	$54	$56
North Carolina	$46	$58
Tennessee	$44	$46
South Carolina	$39	$44
Kentucky	$31	$36

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Florida?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Florida average for Psychiatric Nurses is $41 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$40	$40

Last updated on May 9, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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