Psychiatric Nurse Salary in Canada
$67,252
per year
per month
$5,600
per month
per year
Psychiatric Nurse - Average Salary
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse is $67,252 per year ($5,600 per month), which is $1,481 (+2%) higher than the average Canadian salary.
A Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) can expect an average starting salary of $45,930. The highest salaries can exceed $87,592.
A Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) can expect an average starting salary of $45,930. The highest salaries can exceed $87,592.
$45,930
Low
$67,252
Average
$87,592
High
$3,830
Low
$5,600
Average
$7,300
High
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Mental Health Nurse Salary Range
Among Registered Psychiatric Nurses in Canada, early career Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses tend to have the lowest salaries, while professionals with extensive experience in the specialty area of Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMH) nursing enjoy the highest salaries.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse - Pay by Experience Level
An Entry Level Psychiatric Nurse with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $50,362 gross per year. A mid career Psychiatric Nurse with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $68,002, while an experienced Psychiatric Nurse with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $83,400. Registered Psychiatric Nurses with more than 20 years of experience earn $86,283 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Psychiatric Nurse
| Late Career | ▲ +28% |
| Experienced | ▲ +24% |
| Mid Career | ▲ +1% |
| Average Salary | $67,252/year |
| Entry Level | ▼ -25% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
6%
6%
Male
94%
94%
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