Psychiatric Nurse salary in Pennsylvania
A psychiatric nurse in Pennsylvania earns an estimated $99,320 a year ($47.75/hr) — roughly in line with the U.S. average, with most between $83,030 and $107,870. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Psychiatric Nurse — Pennsylvania
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$99,320
Near nationalHourly
$47.75/hr
- Typical range
- $83,030–$107,870
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $121,440
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $72,920
- Newer nurses
Psychiatric Nurse pay by city in Pennsylvania
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $104,220 | $50.11 |
| Pittsburgh | $84,840 | $40.79 |
Psychiatric Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How Pennsylvania compares to states with similar psychiatric nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in Pennsylvania
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects psychiatric nurse pay in Pennsylvania
Pay near the national median. For a psychiatric nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
Public wage data does not report Psychiatric Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania (May 2025) and applies a 1.03× specialty adjustment.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. Treat it as a starting point — not an official Pennsylvania wage.
Source year: 2025. Based on the national figure of $100,480 for this role.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Pennsylvania, based on national pay and local pay levels — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Pennsylvania make this page more precise over time.
Psychiatric Nurse salary in Pennsylvania — FAQ
- How much does a psychiatric nurse make in Pennsylvania?
- A psychiatric nurse in Pennsylvania earns an estimated $99,320 a year — about $47.75 an hour, with most between $83,030 and $107,870. That's roughly in line with the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Pennsylvania's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Pennsylvania a good state for psychiatric nurses?
- For pay, Pennsylvania sits roughly in line with the national average for psychiatric nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $99,320 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Pennsylvania pays psychiatric nurses the most?
- Among Pennsylvania metros we track, Philadelphia tends to have the highest estimated pay for psychiatric nurses, at roughly $104,220 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Pennsylvania psychiatric nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a psychiatric nurse is about $100,480 a year, versus an estimated $99,320 in Pennsylvania — roughly in line with the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled specialty estimate (BLS state wage × specialty adjustment)
Public wage data does not report Psychiatric Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania (May 2025) and applies a 1.03× specialty adjustment.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national psychiatric nurse pay adjusted for Pennsylvania. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.