Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Tampa, FL

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$32.98/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Tampa, FL is $32.98 per hour. This is 25% 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 Tampa, FL compared to State and National Averages

$32.98/hour

Tampa, FL

54% 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 Tampa Compare to Other Cities

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Charleston, South Carolina

$43/hour

This is 24% higher than the Tampa average of $32.98.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 2% higher than the Tampa average of $32.98.

Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 43% higher than the Tampa average of $32.98.

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 Tampa, FL average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Clearwater, Florida pays 45% 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 Tampa?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. For comparison, the Tampa, FL average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$38

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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