Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Fairfax, VA
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$40.08/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Fairfax, VA is $40.08 per hour. This is 27% lower than the Virginia average of $50.91.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Fairfax, VA compared to State and National Averages
$40.08/hour
Fairfax, VA
26% lower than the US average.
$50.91/hour
Virginia
1% higher than the US average.
$50.50/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Fairfax Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Fairfax Compare to Other Cities
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 20% higher than the Fairfax average of $40.08.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 19% lower than the Fairfax average of $40.08.
Charleston, South Carolina
$43/hour
This is 7% higher than the Fairfax average of $40.08.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Herndon, Virginia pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Reston, Virginia ($57) and Hopewell, Virginia ($50). Herndon, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Fairfax, VA average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 52% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Herndon, Virginia | $61 | $62 |
| Reston, Virginia | $57 | $62 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $50 | $53 |
| Salem, Virginia | $50 | $52 |
| Richmond, Virginia | $48 | $48 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Fairfax?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. For comparison, the Fairfax, VA average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $47 |
Last updated on October 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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