Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Schenectady, NY
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$34.54/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Schenectady, NY is $34.54 per hour. This is 82% lower than the New York average of $62.92.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Schenectady, NY compared to State and National Averages
$34.54/hour
Schenectady, NY
35% lower than the US average.
$62.92/hour
New York
26% higher than the US average.
$46.46/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Schenectady Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Schenectady Compare to Other Cities
Holyoke, Massachusetts
$40/hour
This is 13% higher than the Schenectady average of $34.54.
Hickory, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 15% lower than the Schenectady average of $34.54.
Morganton, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 15% lower than the Schenectady average of $34.54.
What cities in New York pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
| Brooklyn, New York | $45 | $61 |
| Mount Vernon, New York | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on April 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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