Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$50.10/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Hopewell, VA is $50.10 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Virginia average of $48.07.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$50.10/hour

Hopewell, VA

8% higher than the US average.

$48.07/hour

Virginia

4% higher than the US average.

$45.99/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Hopewell Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 25% lower than the Hopewell average of $50.10.

Salem, Virginia

$49/hour

This is 3% lower than the Hopewell average of $50.10.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 48% lower than the Hopewell average of $50.10.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Herndon, Virginia pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Reston, Virginia ($59) and Hopewell, Virginia ($50). Herndon, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Hopewell, VA average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 19% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Herndon, Virginia$59$62
Reston, Virginia$59$62
Hopewell, Virginia$50$56
Salem, Virginia$49$52
Richmond, Virginia$44$48
What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Hopewell?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Hopewell, VA average for Registered Nurses is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 20% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$40$40

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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