Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Washington

Q: What cities in Washington pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

Vancouver is currently the highest paying city in Washington for Psychiatric Nurse jobs, paying up to $60/hr. This is 24% higher than the average pay for Psychiatric Nurse roles in Washington. Other top paying cities include Gig Harbor, paying up to $59/hr, Issaquah, paying up to $59/hr, and Renton, paying up to $59/hr.

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$34.80/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Washington is $34.80 per hour. This is 17% lower than the US average of $40.66.

Estimate based on Payscale data.

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Washington compared to National Averages

$34.80/hour

Washington

17% lower than the US average.

$40.66/hour

United States

What cities in Washington pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Vancouver, Washington	$46	$60

How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in Washington compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Colorado	$41	$52
Oregon	$35	$40

Last updated on May 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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