Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$44.48/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Brandon, FL is $44.48 per hour. This is equal to the Florida average

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Brandon, FL compared to State and National Averages

$44.48/hour

Brandon, FL

14% lower than the US average.

$44.54/hour

Florida

14% lower than the US average.

$50.67/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Brandon Compare to Other Cities

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Charleston, South Carolina

$43/hour

This is 3% lower than the Brandon average of $44.48.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 33% lower than the Brandon average of $44.48.

Asheville, North Carolina

$53/hour

This is 15% higher than the Brandon average of $44.48.

What cities in Florida pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Clearwater, Florida pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Brandon, Florida ($44). Clearwater, Florida also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $48. For comparison, the Brandon, FL average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Clearwater, Florida pays 4% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Clearwater, Florida$46$48
Brandon, Florida$44$45
What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Brandon?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $43 per hour. For comparison, the Brandon, FL average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$43$43

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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