Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Asheville, NC

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$51.05/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Asheville, NC is $51.05 per hour. This is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of $52.40.

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Asheville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$51.05/hour

Asheville, NC

12% higher than the US average.

$52.40/hour

North Carolina

14% higher than the US average.

$44.95/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Asheville Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 50% lower than the Asheville average of $51.05.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 15% lower than the Asheville average of $51.05.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

$29/hour

This is 77% lower than the Asheville average of $51.05.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Morganton, North Carolina ($48) and Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($44). For comparison, the Asheville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 14% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$48	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$44	$44
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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