Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Reading, MA
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$62.37/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Reading, MA is $62.37 per hour. This is 22% higher than the US average of $48.49.
Last updated on September 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Reading, MA compared to State and National Averages
$62.37/hour
Reading, MA
22% higher than the US average.
$48.49/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Reading Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Reading Compare to Other Cities
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
Kansas City, Missouri
$39/hour
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Worcester, Massachusetts pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Framingham, Massachusetts ($72) and Newton, Massachusetts ($69). Worcester, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $88. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Psychiatric Nurses is $62 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 17% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, Massachusetts | $73 | $88 |
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $72 | $73 |
| Newton, Massachusetts | $69 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
Last updated on September 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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