Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, TN
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$31.28/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Columbia, TN is $31.28 per hour. This is 40% lower than the Tennessee average of $43.79.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Columbia, TN compared to State and National Averages
$31.28/hour
Columbia, TN
52% lower than the US average.
$43.79/hour
Tennessee
8% lower than the US average.
$47.47/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Alabama
$28/hour
This is 12% lower than the Columbia average of $31.28.
Huntsville, Alabama
$28/hour
This is 12% lower than the Columbia average of $31.28.
Decatur, Alabama
$24/hour
This is 30% lower than the Columbia average of $31.28.
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Gallatin, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
| Hendersonville, Tennessee | $31 | $40 |
Last updated on March 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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