Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Reston, VA

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$57.32/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Reston, VA is $57.32 per hour. This is 10% higher than the Virginia average of $51.34.

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Reston, VA compared to State and National Averages

$57.32/hour

Reston, VA

12% higher than the US average.

$51.34/hour

Virginia

1% higher than the US average.

$50.70/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Reston Compare to Other Cities

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Baltimore, Maryland

$38/hour

This is 52% lower than the Reston average of $57.32.

Hopewell, Virginia

$50/hour

This is 14% lower than the Reston average of $57.32.

Salem, Virginia

$50/hour

This is 15% lower than the Reston average of $57.32.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

Herndon, Virginia pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $61 per hour, followed by Ashburn, Virginia ($60) and Reston, Virginia ($57). Ashburn, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Reston, VA average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Herndon, Virginia pays 6% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Herndon, Virginia	$61	$62
Ashburn, Virginia	$60	$63
Reston, Virginia	$57	$62
Hopewell, Virginia	$50	$53
Salem, Virginia	$50	$52
Richmond, Virginia	$48	$48
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. For comparison, the Reston, VA average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 18% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$47	$47

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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