Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Richmond, VA

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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 60% lower than the Virginia average of $51.34.

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

42% lower than the US average.

$51.34/hour

Virginia

12% higher than the US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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Hopewell, Virginia

$51/hour

This is 14% higher than the Richmond average of $43.78.

Washington, District of Columbia

$40/hour

This is 9% lower than the Richmond average of $43.78.

Salem, Virginia

$48/hour

This is 10% higher than the Richmond average of $43.78.

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

Herndon, Virginia pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Reston, Virginia ($58) and Hopewell, Virginia ($51). Herndon, 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 — Herndon, Virginia pays 86% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Herndon, Virginia	$59	$62
Reston, Virginia	$58	$62
Hopewell, Virginia	$51	$56
Salem, Virginia	$48	$52
Fairfax, Virginia	$47	$59

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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