Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Salisbury, NC
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$31.71/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Salisbury, NC is $31.71 per hour. This is 44% lower than the North Carolina average of $45.65.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Salisbury, NC compared to State and National Averages
$31.71/hour
Salisbury, NC
52% lower than the US average.
$45.65/hour
North Carolina
6% lower than the US average.
$48.28/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Salisbury Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Salisbury Compare to Other Cities
Hickory, North Carolina
$41/hour
This is 22% higher than the Salisbury average of $31.71.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$32/hour
This is equal to the Salisbury average
Florence, South Carolina
$39/hour
This is 18% higher than the Salisbury average of $31.71.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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