Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$1,563/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,563 per week. This is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of $1,821.

Last updated on July 19, 2026. Based on 18 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,563/week

Hickory, NC

39% lower than the US average.

$1,821/week

North Carolina

19% lower than the US average.

$2,176/week

United States

How Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$1,965/week

This is 6% higher than the Hickory average of $1,845.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,005/week

This is 8% higher than the Hickory average of $1,845.

Fayetteville, North Carolina

$2,118/week

This is 13% higher than the Hickory average of $1,845.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Winston-Salem, North Carolina$2,390$2,390
Fayetteville, North Carolina$2,340$2,592
Chapel Hill, North Carolina$2,003$2,003
Morganton, North Carolina$1,989$2,003
Salisbury, North Carolina$1,805$2,151
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Hickory?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,100$2,100
Vibra Travels$1,752$1,752
Supplemental Health Care$1,469$1,469
Host Healthcare$1,411$1,411
AMN Healthcare Nursing$1,407$1,483
TNAA TotalMed RN$1,344$1,344

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

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