Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA

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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 48% lower than the Virginia average of $48.07.

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

41% lower than the US average.

$48.07/hour

Virginia

5% higher than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 9% lower than the Richmond average of $43.65.

Salem, Virginia

$50/hour

This is 12% higher than the Richmond average of $43.65.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 2% higher than the Richmond average of $43.65.

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

Reston, Virginia pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Hopewell, Virginia ($51) and Salem, Virginia ($50). Reston, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $32 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 75% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Reston, Virginia	$57	$59
Hopewell, Virginia	$51	$56
Salem, Virginia	$50	$52
Fairfax, Virginia	$49	$59

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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