Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Dayton, OH
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$33.53/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Dayton, OH is $33.53 per hour. This is 27% lower than the Ohio average of $42.47.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Dayton, OH compared to State and National Averages
$33.53/hour
Dayton, OH
19% lower than the US average.
$42.47/hour
Ohio
6% higher than the US average.
$39.88/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Dayton Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Dayton Compare to Other Cities
Akron, Ohio
$33/hour
This is 3% lower than the Dayton average of $33.53.
Cleveland, Ohio
$34/hour
This is 3% higher than the Dayton average of $33.53.
Beachwood, Ohio
$34/hour
This is 3% higher than the Dayton average of $33.53.
What cities in Ohio pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Beachwood, Ohio | $34 | $45 |
| Cleveland, Ohio | $34 | $45 |
Last updated on December 10, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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