Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$40.08/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Alexandria, VA is $40.08 per hour. This is 28% lower than the Virginia average of $51.50.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Alexandria, VA compared to State and National Averages

$40.08/hour

Alexandria, VA

13% lower than the US average.

$51.50/hour

Virginia

12% higher than the US average.

$45.27/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Alexandria Compare to Other Cities

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$47/hour

This is 15% higher than the Alexandria average of $40.08.

Norfolk, Virginia

$34/hour

This is 19% lower than the Alexandria average of $40.08.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

$33/hour

This is 23% lower than the Alexandria average of $40.08.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Fairfax, Virginia$57$64
Alexandria, Virginia$40$53
What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Alexandria?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Inova Health System$45$45

Last updated on April 26, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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