Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA

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

Culpeper is currently the highest paying city in Virginia for Mental Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $53/hr. This is 20% higher than the average pay for Mental Health Nurse roles in Virginia. Other top paying cities include Alexandria, paying up to $53/hr, Fort Belvoir, paying up to $53/hr, and Warrenton, paying up to $53/hr.

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$32.01/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Richmond, VA is $32.01 per hour. This is 4% lower than the Virginia average of $33.17.

Last updated on November 13, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$32.01/hour

Richmond, VA

24% lower than the US average.

$33.17/hour

Virginia

19% lower than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Falls Church, Virginia

$38/hour

This is 16% higher than the Richmond average of $31.97.

Baltimore, Maryland

$38/hour

This is 15% higher than the Richmond average of $31.97.

Hickory, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 7% lower than the Richmond average of $31.97.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Alexandria, Virginia	$40	$53
Woodbridge, Virginia	$40	$53
Manassas, Virginia	$40	$53

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
HCA Capital Division	$32	$32

Last updated on November 13, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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