Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA

Q: What cities in Virginia pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

Culpeper is currently the highest paying city in Virginia for Psychiatric Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 20% higher than the average pay for Psychiatric Nurse roles in Virginia. Other top paying cities include Alexandria, paying up to $53/hr, Fort Belvoir, paying up to $53/hr, and Warrenton, paying up to $53/hr.

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$32.01/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Richmond, VA is $32.01 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Virginia average of $34.05.

Last updated on November 13, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Richmond, VA compared to State and National Averages

$32.01/hour

Richmond, VA

24% lower than the US average.

$34.05/hour

Virginia

17% lower than the US average.

$39.71/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Hopewell, Virginia

$32/hour

This is 1% lower than the Richmond average of $32.19.

Falls Church, Virginia

$40/hour

This is 20% higher than the Richmond average of $32.19.

Hickory, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 7% lower than the Richmond average of $32.19.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53
Woodbridge, Virginia	$40	$53
Manassas, Virginia	$40	$53

What are the highest paying Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Richmond?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA Capital Division	$32	$34

Last updated on November 13, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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