Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Rochester, NY
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$36.54/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Rochester, NY is $36.54 per hour. This is 16% lower than the New York average of $42.23.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Rochester, NY compared to State and National Averages
$36.54/hour
Rochester, NY
1% higher than the US average.
$42.23/hour
New York
14% higher than the US average.
$36.21/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Rochester Compare to Other Cities
Holyoke, Massachusetts
$40/hour
This is 8% higher than the Rochester average of $36.54.
Hickory, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 22% lower than the Rochester average of $36.54.
Morganton, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 22% lower than the Rochester average of $36.54.
What cities in New York pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon, New York | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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