Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Springfield, MA
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 57% lower than the Massachusetts average of $62.37.
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
22% lower than the US average.
$62.37/hour
Massachusetts
23% higher than the US average.
$48.32/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Springfield Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Springfield Compare to Other Cities
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 18% lower than the Springfield average of $39.74.
Columbia, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 27% lower than the Springfield average of $39.74.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 23% 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 $72 per hour, followed by Belmont, Massachusetts ($46) and Stoughton, Massachusetts ($46). Framingham, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Springfield, MA average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Framingham, Massachusetts pays 80% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $72 | $73 |
| 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 September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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