Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA
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 $33.25.
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
51% lower than the US average.
$33.25/hour
Virginia
46% lower than the US average.
$48.41/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 5% lower than the Richmond average of $35.34.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 31% higher than the Richmond average of $35.34.
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
Reston, Virginia pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Hopewell, Virginia ($50) and Salem, Virginia ($50). Reston, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Mental Health Nurses is $32 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 76% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Reston, Virginia | $56 | $62 |
| Hopewell, Virginia | $50 | $53 |
| Salem, Virginia | $50 | $52 |
| Alexandria, Virginia | $40 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Richmond?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Mental Health Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 25% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $40 | $40 |
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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