Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Princeton, NJ
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$37.92/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Princeton, NJ is $37.92 per hour. This is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of $43.00.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Princeton, NJ compared to State and National Averages
$37.92/hour
Princeton, NJ
4% lower than the US average.
$43.00/hour
New Jersey
8% higher than the US average.
$39.46/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Princeton Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Princeton Compare to Other Cities
Stamford, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is 9% higher than the Princeton average of $37.92.
Norwalk, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is 9% higher than the Princeton average of $37.92.
Westport, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is 9% higher than the Princeton average of $37.92.
What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Englewood, New Jersey | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on December 22, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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