Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Yakima, WA
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$59.09/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Yakima, WA is $59.09 per hour. This is 1% higher than the Washington average of $58.77.
Last updated on May 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Yakima, WA compared to State and National Averages
$59.09/hour
Yakima, WA
19% higher than the US average.
$58.77/hour
Washington
19% higher than the US average.
$47.82/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Yakima Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Yakima Compare to Other Cities
Kennewick, Washington
$38/hour
This is 56% lower than the Yakima average of $59.09.
Aurora, Colorado
$37/hour
This is 58% lower than the Yakima average of $59.09.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
This is 14% lower than the Yakima average of $59.09.
What cities in Washington pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima, Washington | $59 | $62 |
Last updated on May 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Yakima - Selah
- Selah, WA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$41-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Bridges and Two Rivers Landing
- Yakima, WA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$41-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Yakima Main Center
- Yakima, WA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$41-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Yakima - Two Rivers Landing
- Yakima, WA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$41-62/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
- Yakima - Selah
- Selah, WA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$41-62/hour
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