What are the main factors that influence a Psychiatric RN's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Psychiatric RN?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Psychiatric RN roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Psychiatric RN's salary?

A Psychiatric RN's salary grows with experience: starting around $87,231 for beginners, reaching about $90,553 at mid-level, and approach $95,120 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Psychiatric RN?

Psychiatric RN salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Psychiatric RN roles are District of Columbia $99,002, California $98,627, Massachusetts $97,312. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Psychiatric RN roles make?

Salaries for Psychiatric RN level roles vary by specialization: Psychiatric Physician: $294,236; Psychiatric Pharmacist: $152,206; Psychiatric - Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP): $116,800; Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP): $116,760; Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric: $116,758.

Psychiatric RN Salary in Delaware

How much does a Psychiatric RN make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Psychiatric RN in Delaware is $90,552 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

However, a Psychiatric RN's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,329
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,691 to $100,905
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,534

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Psychiatric RN Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,905	$8,409	$1,940	$49
Average	$90,552	$7,546	$1,741	$44
25th Percentile	$82,691	$6,891	$1,590	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Psychiatric RN Salaries

A Psychiatric RN's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Psychiatric RN Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Psychiatric RN's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $87,231
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,463
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,553
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,815
Expert (over 8 years): $95,120

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Psychiatric RN	$87,231
Intermediate Level Psychiatric RN	$87,463
Senior Level Psychiatric RN	$90,553
Specialist Level Psychiatric RN	$94,815
Expert Level Psychiatric RN	$95,120

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How Do Psychiatric RN Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Psychiatric RNs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $99,002.
California: $98,627.
Massachusetts: $97,312.

District of Columbia $99,002 California $98,627 Massachusetts $97,312 Washington $96,955 New Jersey $96,919 Alaska $96,794 Connecticut $95,560 New York $95,059

Hawaii $93,459 Rhode Island $92,707 Maryland $92,198 Minnesota $91,500 Colorado $91,232 Illinois $91,143 Oregon $90,803 Delaware $90,552

New Hampshire $90,395 Virginia $90,043 Pennsylvania $89,015 Nevada $88,496 North Dakota $88,326 Michigan $88,058 Wisconsin $87,959 Vermont $87,763

Texas $87,217 Maine $87,181 Arizona $87,128 Ohio $87,065 Georgia $86,243 Indiana $85,831 Wyoming $85,751 Utah $85,626

Iowa $85,572 Kansas $85,143 Louisiana $85,018 North Carolina $84,973 Missouri $84,955 Florida $84,606 Montana $84,418 Nebraska $84,240

Kentucky $84,141 South Carolina $83,784 Tennessee $83,560 Idaho $83,471 New Mexico $82,818 Oklahoma $82,675 Alabama $82,147 South Dakota $81,262

Arkansas $80,779 West Virginia $80,520 Mississippi $79,742

Top Paying Cities for Psychiatric RNs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $90,145
Little Creek: $90,805
Magnolia: $90,674

Lincoln, DE $90,145 Little Creek, DE $90,805 Magnolia, DE $90,674 Milford, DE $90,374 Marydel, DE $90,522 Millsboro, DE $89,767 Millville, DE $89,905 Milton, DE $90,061

Nassau, DE $90,126 Ocean View, DE $89,890 Rehoboth Beach, DE $90,062 Seaford, DE $90,113 Selbyville, DE $89,741 Smyrna, DE $90,867 Viola, DE $90,449 Woodside, DE $90,692

Bear, DE $90,483 Newark, DE $90,449 Claymont, DE $90,634 Delaware City, DE $90,539 Hockessin, DE $90,441 Kirkwood, DE $90,522 Middletown, DE $90,557 Montchanin, DE $90,461

New Castle, DE $90,475 Odessa, DE $90,602 Port Penn, DE $90,662 Rockland, DE $90,470 Saint Georges, DE $90,528 Townsend, DE $90,668 Winterthur, DE $90,481 Lewes, DE $90,096

Wilmington, DE $90,445 Dover, DE $90,805 Dover Afb, DE $90,326 Bethany Beach, DE $89,795 Bethel, DE $89,888 Bridgeville, DE $90,100 Camden Wyoming, DE $90,549 Cheswold, DE $90,775

Clayton, DE $90,778 Dagsboro, DE $89,733 Delmar, DE $89,589 Ellendale, DE $89,860 Felton, DE $90,367 Fenwick Island, DE $89,752 Frankford, DE $89,596 Frederica, DE $90,456

Georgetown, DE $89,699 Greenwood, DE $90,114 Harbeson, DE $89,794 Harrington, DE $90,252 Hartly, DE $90,533 Houston, DE $90,123 Kenton, DE $90,782 Laurel, DE $89,645

Yorklyn, DE $90,468

Psychiatric RN Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Psychiatric RN roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Psychiatric RN positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Psychiatric RN as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Psychiatric RN

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$108,663	$52.0	20%

Psychiatric RN Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Psychiatric RN's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$82,691

Average $90,552/year

$100,905

$6,891

Average $7,546/month

$8,409

$1,590

Average $1,741/week

$1,940

$40

Average $44/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,905	$8,409	$1,940	$49
Average	$90,552	$7,546	$1,741	$44
25th Percentile	$82,691	$6,891	$1,590	$40

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