Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$55.30/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Virginia is $55.30 per hour. This is 25% higher than the US average of $41.41.

Last updated on February 15, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$55.30/hour

Virginia

25% higher than the US average.

$41.41/hour

United States

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Alexandria, Virginia$56$64
Fairfax, Virginia$56$60
Reston, Virginia$52$57
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Virginia?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Inova Health System$45$45
Core Medical-Perm$38$38

Last updated on February 15, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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