Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Beaufort, SC

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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 5% higher than the South Carolina average of $37.06.

Last updated on October 20, 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

30% lower than the US average.

$37.06/hour

South Carolina

37% lower than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Beaufort Compare to Other Cities

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Charleston, South Carolina

$43/hour

This is 10% higher than the Beaufort average of $39.03.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 16% lower than the Beaufort average of $39.03.

Asheville, North Carolina

$55/hour

This is 29% higher than the Beaufort average of $39.03.

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

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Charleston, South Carolina ($43) and Summerville, South Carolina ($42). Charleston, South Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Beaufort, SC average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Mount Pleasant, South Carolina pays 12% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina	$44	$44
Charleston, South Carolina	$43	$47
Summerville, South Carolina	$42	$44
Beaufort, South Carolina	$39	$39
Florence, South Carolina	$39	$39

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $39 per hour. For comparison, the Beaufort, SC average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

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

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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