Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: New York, NY
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$44.85/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in New York, NY is $44.85 per hour. This is 50% lower than the New York average of $67.23.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in New York, NY compared to State and National Averages
$44.85/hour
New York, NY
11% higher than the US average.
$67.23/hour
New York
41% higher than the US average.
$39.71/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in New York Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in New York Compare to Other Cities
Stamford, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is 7% lower than the New York average of $44.85.
Norwalk, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is 7% lower than the New York average of $44.85.
Westport, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is 7% lower than the New York average of $44.85.
What cities in New York pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
| Mount Vernon, New York | $45 | $61 |
| Stony Brook, New York | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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