Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Arizona

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$47.85/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Arizona is $47.85 per hour. This is 5% lower than the US average of $50.48.

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

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages

$47.85/hour

Arizona

5% lower than the US average.

$50.48/hour

United States

How does the pay for Behavioral Health Nurses in Arizona compare to nearby states?

California pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $80 per hour, followed by Kansas ($58) and Colorado ($57). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $120. For comparison, the Arizona average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — California pays 68% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
California	$80	$120
Kansas	$58	$59
Colorado	$57	$59
Oklahoma	$43	$46

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Arizona?

Only Tenet-AZ Region reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. For comparison, the Arizona average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Tenet-AZ Region pays 17% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet-AZ Region	$40	$40

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

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