RN Psych Salary in the United States

How much does a RN Psych make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a RN Psych in the United States is $93,279 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,319
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,067 to $102,722
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,501
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RN Psych Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $102,722 $8,560 $1,975 $49
Average $93,279 $7,773 $1,794 $45
25th Percentile $86,067 $7,172 $1,655 $41
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Key Factors That Influence RN Psych Salaries

A RN Psych'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects RN Psych Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a RN Psych'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): $87,557
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $87,790
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,893
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $95,260
  • Expert (over 8 years): $95,572
Levels Salary
Entry Level RN Psych$87,557
Intermediate Level RN Psych$87,790
Senior Level RN Psych$90,893
Specialist Level RN Psych$95,260
Expert Level RN Psych$95,572
$87,557 0 yr
$87,790 < 2 yrs
$90,893 2-4 yrs
$95,260 5-8 yrs
$95,572 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for RN Psyches

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:

  • San Jose: $117,653
  • San Francisco: $116,365
  • Oakland: $113,913

What Skills Can Increase a RN Psych's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Accountability (Mentioned in 4.51% Job Postings): Setting and holding oneself and others to stated expectations by associating tasks with our business's mission, values, and goals.
  • Acute Care (Mentioned in 3.91% Job Postings): Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. In medical terms, care for acute health conditions is the opposite from chronic care, or longer term care. Acute care services are generally delivered by teams of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties. Acute care may require a stay in a hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, urgent care centre or other short-term stay facility, along with the assistance of diagnostic services, surgery, or follow-up outpatient care in the community. Hospital-based acute inpatient care typically has the goal of discharging patients as soon as they are deemed healthy and stable. Acute care settings include emergency department, intensive care, coronary care, cardiology, neonatal intensive care, and many general areas where the patient could become acutely unwell and require stabilization and transfer to another higher dependency unit for further treatment.
  • Data Collection (Mentioned in 1.72% Job Postings): Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes. Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including physical and social sciences, humanities, and business. While methods vary by discipline, the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same. The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Accountability 4.51%
Acute Care 3.91%
Data Collection 1.72%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a RN Psych's salary.
  • Telecommunications: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Collective Bargaining: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Data Collection: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Telecommunications
$99,809
7%
Collective Bargaining
$97,010
4%
Data Collection
$97,010
4%
Workday
$97,010
4%
Integrity
$96,078
3%
Staff Development
$95,145
2%
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RN Psych Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For RN Psych 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, RN Psych positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view RN Psych as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a RN Psych

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$111,935$54.020%

How Education impacts a RN Psych's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many RN Psyches enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a RN Psych with a Associate's Degree is between $82,114 and $86,534).

RN Psych Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for RN Psych
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.8%
High School 2.8%
Associates 36.2%
Bachelors 55.3%
Masters 5.0%
Doctorate 0.7%
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RN Psych Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a RN Psych'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for RN Psych

Salaries for a RN Psych can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $212,392 in 2023 to around $206,580 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of RN Psych salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of RN Psych Over Time

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$212,392
2024
$214,673
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    Columbus, OH

    MD Staff, LLC | Columbus, OH

    Neurologist Locum Tenens Opportunity Near Columbus, OH. We are excited to offer a rewarding locum tenens opportunity for a Board Certified or Board Eligibl... more

    7 Days Ago

  • C.R. England

    Columbus, OH

    C.R. England | Columbus, OH

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    13 Days Ago

  • Maxim Healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    Maxim Healthcare | Columbus, OH

    Private duty nursing (PDN) allows medically fragile patients to receive quality, skilled nursing care in the comfort of their home: a setting preferred by ... more

    15 Days Ago

  • Schneider

    Columbus, OH

    Schneider | Columbus, OH

    CDL-A - Dedicated Reefer truck driver - Kroger. Dedicated Reefer truck driver - Kroger. Average pay. $1,200-$1,450 weekly. Home time. Daily. Experience. Al... more

    16 Days Ago

  • Family Dollar

    Columbus, OH

    Family Dollar | Columbus, OH

    Customer Service Associate. We're seeking a Customer Service Associate to join our team and deliver a great shopping experience for every customer. Duties ... more

    18 Days Ago

  • GO Staffing

    Columbus, OH

    GO Staffing | Columbus, OH

    Locums - A well respected group has a Trauma Surgery APP opportunity available in Columbus, Ohio. Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. 1/1/... more

    18 Days Ago

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FAQ about RN Psych

1. What industry pays the highest salary for RN Psych?

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

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