Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Sterling, VA
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$40.08/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Sterling, VA is $40.08 per hour. This is 16% higher than the Virginia average of $33.82.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Sterling, VA compared to State and National Averages
$40.08/hour
Sterling, VA
1% higher than the US average.
$33.82/hour
Virginia
18% lower than the US average.
$39.78/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Sterling Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Sterling Compare to Other Cities
Falls Church, Virginia
$40/hour
This is equal to the Sterling average
Richmond, Virginia
$32/hour
This is 24% lower than the Sterling average of $40.08.
Stamford, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is 4% higher than the Sterling average of $40.08.
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 23, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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