Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Brevard, NC

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$29.00/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Brevard, NC is $29.00 per hour. This is 78% lower than the North Carolina average of $51.74.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$29.00/hour

Brevard, NC

74% lower than the US average.

$51.74/hour

North Carolina

3% higher than the US average.

$50.37/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Brevard Compare to Other Cities

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Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 50% higher than the Brevard average of $29.00.

Morganton, North Carolina

$49/hour

This is 41% higher than the Brevard average of $29.00.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 14% higher than the Brevard average of $29.00.

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 ($49). For comparison, the Brevard, NC average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 100% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$49	$58

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. For comparison, the Brevard, NC average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 29% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$38

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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