Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Virginia
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$52.54/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Virginia is $52.54 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages
$52.54/hour
Virginia
This is equal to the US average
$52.61/hour
United States
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Ashburn, Virginia pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Sterling, Virginia ($59) and Fairfax, Virginia ($58). Sterling, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Virginia average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $53 per hour — Ashburn, Virginia pays 13% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ashburn, Virginia | $60 | $62 |
| Sterling, Virginia | $59 | $62 |
| Fairfax, Virginia | $58 | $62 |
| Herndon, Virginia | $58 | $62 |
| Reston, Virginia | $58 | $62 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $50 | $53 |
| Salem, Virginia | $50 | $52 |
How does the pay for Behavioral Health Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?
North Carolina pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($41) and Ohio ($36). North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Virginia average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $53 per hour — North Carolina pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Tennessee | $41 | $44 |
| Ohio | $36 | $36 |
| South Carolina | $36 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Virginia?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Virginia average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $44 | $47 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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