Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Princeton, NJ
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$37.92/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Princeton, NJ is $37.92 per hour. This is 52% lower than the New Jersey average of $57.68.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Princeton, NJ compared to State and National Averages
$37.92/hour
Princeton, NJ
29% lower than the US average.
$57.68/hour
New Jersey
15% higher than the US average.
$49.00/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Princeton Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Princeton Compare to Other Cities
Hickory, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 27% lower than the Princeton average of $37.92.
Morganton, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 27% lower than the Princeton average of $37.92.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$32/hour
This is 20% lower than the Princeton average of $37.92.
What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood, New Jersey | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on July 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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