Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Springfield, MA

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$39.74/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Springfield, MA is $39.74 per hour. This is 64% lower than the Massachusetts average of $65.09.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Springfield, MA compared to State and National Averages

$39.74/hour

Springfield, MA

19% lower than the US average.

$65.09/hour

Massachusetts

27% higher than the US average.

$47.37/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Springfield Compare to Other Cities

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Holyoke, Massachusetts

$40/hour

This is equal to the Springfield average

Windsor, Connecticut

$54/hour

This is 26% higher than the Springfield average of $39.74.

Manchester, Connecticut

$53/hour

This is 24% higher than the Springfield average of $39.74.

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

Framingham, Massachusetts pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Newton, Massachusetts ($60) and Belmont, Massachusetts ($46). Newton, Massachusetts has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the Springfield, MA average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Framingham, Massachusetts pays 63% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Framingham, Massachusetts	$65	$73
Newton, Massachusetts	$60	$87
Belmont, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Stoughton, Massachusetts	$46	$71

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Springfield, MA average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$40	$40

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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