Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Fort Worth, TX

Q: What cities in Texas pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

College Station is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Mental Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $55/hr. This is 22% higher than the average pay for Mental Health Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Texas City, paying up to $52/hr, Dallas, paying up to $55/hr, and Houston, paying up to $54/hr.

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$40.45/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Fort Worth, TX is $40.45 per hour. This is 4% higher than the Texas average of $38.81.

Last updated on December 6, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Fort Worth, TX compared to State and National Averages

$40.45/hour

Fort Worth, TX

2% higher than the US average.

$38.81/hour

Texas

2% lower than the US average.

$39.71/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Fort Worth Compare to Other Cities

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Olathe, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 23% lower than the Fort Worth average of $40.45.

Lenexa, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 23% lower than the Fort Worth average of $40.45.

Kansas City, Missouri

$32/hour

This is 25% lower than the Fort Worth average of $40.45.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Fort Worth, Texas	$40	$50

What are the highest paying Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Fort Worth?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Cook Children’s Health Care System	$47	$47

Last updated on December 6, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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