Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Washington, DC

Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$40.08/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Washington, DC is $40.08 per hour. This is 14% lower than the District of Columbia average of $45.59.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Washington, DC compared to State and National Averages

$40.08/hour

Washington, DC

9% lower than the US average.

$45.59/hour

District of Columbia

4% higher than the US average.

$43.63/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities

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Falls Church, Virginia

$56/hour

This is 28% higher than the Washington average of $40.08.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

$52/hour

This is 23% higher than the Washington average of $40.08.

Richmond, Virginia

$36/hour

This is 11% lower than the Washington average of $40.08.

What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Washington, District of Columbia$40$53

Last updated on November 21, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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