Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, 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 19% 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

$32.39/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Richmond, VA is $32.39 per hour. This is 4% lower than the Virginia average of $33.78.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$32.39/hour

Richmond, VA

23% lower than the US average.

$33.78/hour

Virginia

18% lower than the US average.

$39.71/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Falls Church, Virginia

$40/hour

This is 20% higher than the Richmond average of $32.19.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$25/hour

This is 29% lower than the Richmond average of $32.19.

Asheville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is equal to the Richmond average

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

What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Richmond?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA Capital Division	$32	$37

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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