Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$43.79/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Tennessee is $43.79 per hour. This is 20% lower than the US average of $52.68.
Last updated on November 17, 2023. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$43.79/hour
Tennessee
20% lower than the US average.
$52.68/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Smyrna, Tennessee pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Hendersonville, Tennessee ($40) and Franklin, Tennessee ($39). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Psychiatric Nurses is $44 per hour — Smyrna, Tennessee pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, Tennessee | $45 | $45 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $40 | $40 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $39 | $40 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $36 | $40 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $34 | $34 |
| Germantown, Tennessee | $32 | $42 |
How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Virginia pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($46) and South Carolina ($39). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Psychiatric Nurses is $44 per hour — Virginia pays 17% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | $51 | $56 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $58 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Tennessee?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $33 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $38. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Psychiatric Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 24% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $33 | $38 |
Last updated on November 17, 2023. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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