Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Forest Hills, NY
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$44.85/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Forest Hills, NY is $44.85 per hour. This is 45% lower than the New York average of $65.16.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Forest Hills, NY compared to State and National Averages
$44.85/hour
Forest Hills, NY
11% higher than the US average.
$65.16/hour
New York
38% higher than the US average.
$40.13/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Queens Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Queens Compare to Other Cities
Holyoke, Massachusetts
$40/hour
This is 13% lower than the Queens average of $44.85.
Baltimore, Maryland
$38/hour
This is 19% lower than the Queens average of $44.85.
Auburn, New York
$33/hour
This is 34% lower than the Queens average of $44.85.
What cities in New York pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook, New York | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on December 12, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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