Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Beaufort, SC

Q: What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Charleston is currently the highest paying city in South Carolina for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $47/hr. This is 12% higher than the average pay for Behavioral Health Nurse roles in South Carolina. Other top paying cities include Mount Pleasant, paying up to $44/hr, Summerville, paying up to $44/hr, and Myrtle Beach, paying up to $44/hr.

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$39.03/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Beaufort, SC is $39.03 per hour. This is 7% higher than the South Carolina average of $36.18.

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Beaufort, SC compared to State and National Averages

$39.03/hour

Beaufort, SC

23% lower than the US average.

$36.18/hour

South Carolina

33% lower than the US average.

$47.97/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Beaufort Compare to Other Cities

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Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

$39/hour

This is equal to the Beaufort average

Savannah, Georgia

$42/hour

This is 7% higher than the Beaufort average of $39.03.

Charleston, South Carolina

$44/hour

This is 12% higher than the Beaufort average of $39.03.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Charleston, South Carolina	$44	$47
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina	$44	$44
Summerville, South Carolina	$43	$44
Beaufort, South Carolina	$39	$39
Florence, South Carolina	$39	$39

What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Beaufort?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$39	$39

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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