Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Newport News, VA

Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$33.55/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Newport News, VA is $33.55 per hour. This is 31% lower than the Virginia average of $44.01.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Newport News, VA compared to State and National Averages

$33.55/hour

Newport News, VA

32% lower than the US average.

$44.01/hour

Virginia

1% lower than the US average.

$44.29/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Newport News Compare to Other Cities

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Norfolk, Virginia

$34/hour

This is equal to the Newport News average

Richmond, Virginia

$36/hour

This is 8% higher than the Newport News average of $33.55.

Falls Church, Virginia

$56/hour

This is 40% higher than the Newport News average of $33.55.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Fairfax, Virginia$57$64
Falls Church, Virginia$56$64
Alexandria, Virginia$56$64
Reston, Virginia$43$47

Last updated on November 26, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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