Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Gainesville, FL

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$44.46/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Gainesville, FL is $44.46 per hour. This is 7% higher than the Florida average of $41.13.

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Gainesville, FL compared to State and National Averages

$44.46/hour

Gainesville, FL

1% lower than the US average.

$41.13/hour

Florida

9% lower than the US average.

$44.95/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Gainesville Compare to Other Cities

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Charleston, South Carolina

$44/hour

This is 2% lower than the Gainesville average of $44.46.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 30% lower than the Gainesville average of $44.46.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

$29/hour

This is 54% lower than the Gainesville average of $44.46.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Gainesville?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $43 per hour. For comparison, the Gainesville, FL average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$43	$43

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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