How much do staff Mental Health Nurse jobs pay per hour in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, September 25th 2026, the average hourly Mental Health Nurse salary in California is $43 per hour but can pay up to $76 per hour.

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RN Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH

MLK Community Hospital
Pico Rivera, CA

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MLK Community Hospital
Lakewood, CA

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MLK Community Hospital
Pasadena, CA

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RN Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Los Angeles, CA

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Travel Contract

Behavioral Health Nurse Manager RN

Iowa City, IA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,834/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Inpatient Psychiatric

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Travel Nurse RN - Inpatient Psychiatric

Pueblo, CO
SpectrumACS
Nights

$3,384/week

Nights

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Posted 7 days ago

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Travel Nurse RN - Inpatient Psychiatric

Pueblo, CO
SpectrumACS
Days

$3,384/week

Days

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Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Psych Nurse Manager RN

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Psych Nurse Manager RN

Iowa City, IA
Supplemental Health Care
5x8 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

$3,265/week

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Nights

5x8

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Oncology

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Travel Nurse RN - Oncology

San Francisco, CA
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings

$9,100/week

Days

Evenings

5x12

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View job details for Progressive Care RN

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Progressive Care RN

Hilo, HI
Medlivo
3x12 hrs, Flexible

$8,142/week

Flexible

3x12

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Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

San Francisco, CA
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings

$7,700/week

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Evenings

5x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

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Travel Nurse RN - Case Management

San Francisco, CA
Continuum
5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings

$7,700/week

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Evenings

5x12

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California Mental Health Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$76.88/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in California is $76.88 per hour. This is 36% higher than the US average of $49.07.

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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California Mental Health Nurse Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, September 25th 2026, Vivian has 7 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,195 per hour on average, and up to $2,480 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Mental Health Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's Mental Health Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

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