Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Newark, NJ
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$44.85/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Newark, NJ is $44.85 per hour. This is 30% lower than the New Jersey average of $58.27.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Newark, NJ compared to State and National Averages
$44.85/hour
Newark, NJ
6% lower than the US average.
$58.27/hour
New Jersey
18% higher than the US average.
$47.70/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Newark Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Newark Compare to Other Cities
Exeter, New Hampshire
$36/hour
This is 25% lower than the Newark average of $44.85.
Hampton, New Hampshire
--/hour
Dover, New Hampshire
$34/hour
This is 31% lower than the Newark average of $44.85.
What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
Only Englewood, New Jersey reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. Englewood, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the Newark, NJ average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour, roughly in line with Englewood, New Jersey.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood, New Jersey | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on October 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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