Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Gainesville, FL

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$41.21/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Gainesville, FL is $41.21 per hour. This is equal to the Florida average

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Gainesville, FL compared to State and National Averages

$41.21/hour

Gainesville, FL

10% lower than the US average.

$41.13/hour

Florida

10% lower than the US average.

$45.44/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Gainesville Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 21% lower than the Gainesville average of $41.21.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 6% lower than the Gainesville average of $41.21.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 7% higher than the Gainesville average of $41.21.

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $43 per hour. For comparison, the Gainesville, FL average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$43	$43

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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