Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$44.26/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Houston, TX is $44.26 per hour. This is 12% higher than the Texas average of $38.81.
Last updated on December 27, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages
$44.26/hour
Houston, TX
13% higher than the US average.
$38.81/hour
Texas
1% higher than the US average.
$38.37/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
Olathe, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 35% lower than the Houston average of $44.26.
Lenexa, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 35% lower than the Houston average of $44.26.
Kansas City, Missouri
$32/hour
This is 37% lower than the Houston average of $44.26.
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