Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Yorktown Heights, NY

Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$63.20/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Yorktown Heights, NY is $63.20 per hour. This is 22% higher than the US average of $48.98.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Yorktown Heights, NY compared to State and National Averages

$63.20/hour

Yorktown Heights, NY

22% higher than the US average.

$48.98/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Yorktown Heights Compare to Other Cities

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Danbury, Connecticut

$44/hour

Stamford, Connecticut

$42/hour

Norwalk, Connecticut

$42/hour

What cities in New York pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

Manhattan, New York pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Mount Vernon, New York ($45). Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the New York average for Registered Nurses is $63 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 13% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Manhattan, New York$55$63
Mount Vernon, New York$45$61

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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