Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Phoenix, AZ
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$33.62/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Phoenix, AZ is $33.62 per hour. This is 42% lower than the Arizona average of $47.90.
Estimate based on Payscale data.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Phoenix, AZ compared to State and National Averages
$33.62/hour
Phoenix, AZ
50% lower than the US average.
$47.90/hour
Arizona
5% lower than the US average.
$50.37/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Phoenix Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Phoenix Compare to Other Cities
Elko, Nevada
$39/hour
This is 29% lower than the Phoenix average of $50.60.
Denver, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 11% higher than the Phoenix average of $50.60.
Aurora, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 9% higher than the Phoenix average of $50.60.
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Phoenix, Arizona pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Glendale, Arizona ($45) and Goodyear, Arizona ($43). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Phoenix, AZ average for Psychiatric Nurses is $34 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 50% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $51 | $60 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $45 | $46 |
| Goodyear, Arizona | $43 | $46 |
Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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