Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Newport, RI
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$39.51/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Newport, RI is $39.51 per hour. This is 27% lower than the Rhode Island average of $50.25.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Newport, RI compared to State and National Averages
$39.51/hour
Newport, RI
28% lower than the US average.
$50.25/hour
Rhode Island
This is equal to the US average
$50.46/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Newport Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Newport Compare to Other Cities
Manchester, Connecticut
$39/hour
This is 1% lower than the Newport average of $39.51.
Middletown, Connecticut
$50/hour
This is 21% higher than the Newport average of $39.51.
Hartford, Connecticut
$51/hour
This is 22% higher than the Newport average of $39.51.
What cities in Rhode Island pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Westerly, Rhode Island pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Warwick, Rhode Island ($40). Westerly, Rhode Island also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the Newport, RI average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Westerly, Rhode Island pays 3% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Westerly, Rhode Island | $41 | $56 |
| Warwick, Rhode Island | $40 | $51 |
Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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