Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Idaho

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$48.67/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Idaho is $48.67 per hour. This is 8% lower than the US average of $52.64.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Idaho compared to National Averages

$48.67/hour

Idaho

8% lower than the US average.

$52.64/hour

United States

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

Colorado pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Utah ($28). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Idaho average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Colorado pays 11% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Colorado	$54	$58
Utah	$28	$50

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the Idaho average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 24% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$37	$37

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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