Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Richardson, TX
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$48.88/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Richardson, TX is $48.88 per hour. This is 21% higher than the Texas average of $38.81.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Richardson, TX compared to State and National Averages
$48.88/hour
Richardson, TX
7% higher than the US average.
$38.81/hour
Texas
17% lower than the US average.
$45.24/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Richardson Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Richardson Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 5% higher than the Richardson average of $48.88.
Columbia, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 56% lower than the Richardson average of $48.88.
Aurora, Colorado
$55/hour
This is 12% higher than the Richardson average of $48.88.
What cities in Texas pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Little Elm, Texas and Prosper, Texas pay Psychiatric Nurses the most, both averaging $60 per hour, ahead of Plano, Texas ($56). For comparison, the Richardson, TX average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Little Elm, Texas and Prosper, Texas pay 23% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Little Elm, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Prosper, Texas | $60 | $60 |
| Plano, Texas | $56 | $60 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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