Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$1,541/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,541 per week. This is 19% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,838.

Last updated on January 19, 2026. Based on 123 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$1,541/week

Hickory, NC

40% lower than the US average.

$1,838/week

North Carolina

18% lower than the US average.

$2,163/week

United States

How Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Raleigh, North Carolina

$2,233/week

This is 16% higher than the Hickory average of $1,871.

Hopewell, Virginia

$2,015/week

This is 7% higher than the Hickory average of $1,871.

Warner Robins, Georgia

$2,005/week

This is 7% higher than the Hickory average of $1,871.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Raleigh, North Carolina$2,032$2,515
Garner, North Carolina$1,992$2,095
Rutherfordton, North Carolina$1,815$1,916
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Hickory?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Premier Medical Staffing Services$1,769$1,769
LeaderStat$1,706$1,836
LifePoint$1,663$1,814
Ethos Medical Staffing$1,597$1,725
AMN Healthcare Nursing$1,571$1,659
Focus Staff$1,543$1,688
GHR Healthcare - PH Division$1,542$1,542
Supplemental Health Care$1,526$1,640
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$1,510$1,640
GLC On-The-Go$1,507$1,507

Last updated on January 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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