Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Morganton, NC

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

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Psychiatric Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 61% higher than the average pay for Psychiatric Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Rutherfordton, paying up to $58/hr, and Raleigh, paying up to $57/hr.

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$38.51/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Morganton, NC is $38.51 per hour. This is 19% lower than the North Carolina average of $45.65.

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

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Morganton, NC compared to State and National Averages

$38.51/hour

Morganton, NC

25% lower than the US average.

$45.65/hour

North Carolina

5% lower than the US average.

$48.01/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Morganton Compare to Other Cities

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Hickory, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 29% lower than the Morganton average of $38.51.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 14% lower than the Morganton average of $38.51.

Salem, Virginia

$50/hour

This is 23% higher than the Morganton average of $38.51.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Morganton, North Carolina	$39	$40

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

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