Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA

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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 60% lower than the Virginia average of $51.34.

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

43% lower than the US average.

$51.34/hour

Virginia

11% higher than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 9% lower than the Richmond average of $43.65.

Salem, Virginia

$50/hour

This is 12% higher than the Richmond average of $43.65.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 2% higher than the Richmond average of $43.65.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

Reston, Virginia pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Hopewell, Virginia ($51) and Salem, Virginia ($50). Reston, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Psychiatric Nurses is $32 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 77% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Reston, Virginia	$57	$59
Hopewell, Virginia	$51	$56
Salem, Virginia	$50	$52
Fairfax, Virginia	$49	$59

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Psychiatric Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 25% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$40	$40

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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