Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Norfolk, VA

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

Culpeper is currently the highest paying city in Virginia for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 16% higher than the average pay for Behavioral Health Nurse roles in Virginia. Other top paying cities include Alexandria, paying up to $53/hr, Fort Belvoir, paying up to $53/hr, and Warrenton, paying up to $53/hr.

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$33.55/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Norfolk, VA is $33.55 per hour. This is equal to the Virginia average

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$33.55/hour

Norfolk, VA

8% lower than the US average.

$33.66/hour

Virginia

7% lower than the US average.

$36.09/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Norfolk Compare to Other Cities

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Richmond, Virginia

$32/hour

This is 5% lower than the Norfolk average of $33.55.

Hickory, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 12% lower than the Norfolk average of $33.55.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$24/hour

This is 40% lower than the Norfolk average of $33.55.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53
Woodbridge, Virginia	$40	$53
Manassas, Virginia	$40	$53

Last updated on December 31, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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