Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$52.16/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Asheville, NC is $52.16 per hour. This is 14% higher than the North Carolina average of $44.71.
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages
$52.16/hour
Asheville, NC
6% higher than the US average.
$44.71/hour
North Carolina
10% lower than the US average.
$49.01/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 55% lower than the Asheville average of $52.16.
Lebanon, Tennessee
$40/hour
This is 30% lower than the Asheville average of $52.16.
Columbia, Tennessee
$31/hour
This is 67% lower than the Asheville average of $52.16.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Morganton, North Carolina pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by Hickory, North Carolina ($42). Morganton, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Morganton, North Carolina pays 9% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Morganton, North Carolina | $47 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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