Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$51.34/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Virginia is $51.34 per hour. This is 2% lower than the US average of $52.44.
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$51.34/hour
Virginia
2% lower than the US average.
$52.44/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Reston, Virginia pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Hopewell, Virginia ($51) and Salem, Virginia ($50). Reston, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Virginia average for Psychiatric Nurses is $51 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 10% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Reston, Virginia | $56 | $59 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $51 | $56 |
| Salem, Virginia | $50 | $52 |
How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($44) and South Carolina ($39). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Virginia average for Psychiatric Nurses is $51 per hour — North Carolina pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $46 | $58 |
| Tennessee | $44 | $46 |
| South Carolina | $39 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Virginia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Psychiatric Nurses, averaging $41 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Virginia average for Psychiatric Nurses is $51 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 21% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $41 | $44 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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