Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$42.75/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Hickory, NC is $42.75 per hour. This is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of $45.65.
Last updated on October 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages
$42.75/hour
Hickory, NC
18% lower than the US average.
$45.65/hour
North Carolina
11% lower than the US average.
$50.50/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 27% lower than the Hickory average of $42.75.
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 14% higher than the Hickory average of $42.75.
Charleston, South Carolina
$43/hour
This is 1% higher than the Hickory average of $42.75.
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 Asheville, North Carolina ($53) and Morganton, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 36% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $53 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Hickory?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $48 |
Last updated on October 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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