Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Petersburg, FL
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$40.42/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Saint Petersburg, FL is $40.42 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Florida average of $41.13.
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Saint Petersburg, FL compared to State and National Averages
$40.42/hour
Saint Petersburg, FL
25% lower than the US average.
$41.13/hour
Florida
23% lower than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in St. Petersburg Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in St. Petersburg Compare to Other Cities
Charleston, South Carolina
$43/hour
This is 6% higher than the St. Petersburg average of $40.42.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 20% lower than the St. Petersburg average of $40.42.
Waynesville, North Carolina
$58/hour
This is 30% higher than the St. Petersburg average of $40.42.
What cities in Florida pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Clearwater, Florida pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Brandon, Florida ($44). Clearwater, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Saint Petersburg, FL average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Clearwater, Florida pays 18% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clearwater, Florida | $48 | $48 |
| Brandon, Florida | $44 | $45 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in St. Petersburg?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. For comparison, the Saint Petersburg, FL average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $39 |
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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