Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Albany, NY
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$34.54/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Albany, NY is $34.54 per hour. This is 65% lower than the New York average of $56.83.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Albany, NY compared to State and National Averages
$34.54/hour
Albany, NY
30% lower than the US average.
$56.83/hour
New York
21% higher than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Albany Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Albany Compare to Other Cities
Windsor, Connecticut
$54/hour
This is 36% higher than the Albany average of $34.54.
Bristol, Connecticut
$53/hour
This is 35% higher than the Albany average of $34.54.
Hartford, Connecticut
$52/hour
This is 34% higher than the Albany average of $34.54.
What cities in New York pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Only Manhattan, New York reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $55 per hour. Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Albany, NY average for Registered Nurses is $35 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 59% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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