Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Rochester, NY
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$36.54/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Rochester, NY is $36.54 per hour. This is 71% lower than the New York average of $62.47.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Rochester, NY compared to State and National Averages
$36.54/hour
Rochester, NY
39% lower than the US average.
$62.47/hour
New York
19% higher than the US average.
$50.77/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
Danbury, Connecticut
$44/hour
This is 18% higher than the Rochester average of $36.54.
Stamford, Connecticut
$57/hour
This is 36% higher than the Rochester average of $36.54.
Norwalk, Connecticut
$57/hour
This is 36% higher than the Rochester average of $36.54.
What cities in New York pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Manhattan, New York pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Mount Vernon, New York ($45). Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Rochester, NY average for Registered Nurses is $37 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 50% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
| Mount Vernon, New York | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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