Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$32.44/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Richmond, VA is $32.44 per hour. This is 80% lower than the Virginia average of $58.50.
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Richmond, VA compared to State and National Averages
$32.44/hour
Richmond, VA
50% lower than the US average.
$58.50/hour
Virginia
17% higher than the US average.
$48.58/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 5% lower than the Richmond average of $35.34.
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
$44/hour
This is 19% higher than the Richmond average of $35.34.
Charleston, South Carolina
$44/hour
This is 19% higher than the Richmond average of $35.34.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Reston, Virginia pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Hopewell, Virginia ($50) and Salem, Virginia ($50). Reston, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $32 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 73% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Reston, Virginia | $56 | $62 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $50 | $53 |
| Salem, Virginia | $50 | $52 |
| Alexandria, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Richmond?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 24% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $40 | $40 |
Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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