Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Georgia

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Georgia?

The highest paying employer in Georgia for Psychiatric Nurse jobs is Perm Staff Jobs, paying up to $42/hr. This is 14% lower than the average pay for Psychiatric Nurse roles in Georgia.

Q: What cities in Georgia pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

Bluffton is currently the highest paying city in Georgia for Psychiatric Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 9% higher than the average pay for Psychiatric Nurse roles in Georgia. Other top paying cities include Meldrim, paying up to $53/hr, Augusta, paying up to $52/hr, and Savannah, paying up to $43/hr.

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$48.11/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Georgia is $48.11 per hour. This is 8% lower than the US average of $51.84.

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Georgia compared to National Averages

$48.11/hour

Georgia

8% lower than the US average.

$51.84/hour

United States

What cities in Georgia pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Savannah, Georgia	$42	$43

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
North Carolina	$46	$58
Tennessee	$44	$46
Florida	$41	$42
South Carolina	$38	$43
Alabama	$37	$40
Virginia	$33	$38
Kentucky	$31	$36

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$42	$42

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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