Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Burlington, NC
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$100.00/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Burlington, NC is $100.00 per hour. This is 49% higher than the North Carolina average of $50.82.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Burlington, NC compared to State and National Averages
$100.00/hour
Burlington, NC
50% higher than the US average.
$50.82/hour
North Carolina
1% higher than the US average.
$50.45/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Burlington Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Burlington Compare to Other Cities
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 101% lower than the Burlington average of $100.00.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 198% lower than the Burlington average of $100.00.
Charleston, South Carolina
$43/hour
This is 132% lower than the Burlington average of $100.00.
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 Asheville, North Carolina ($52) and Morganton, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the Burlington, NC average for Registered Nurses is $100 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 42% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $52 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $43 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on October 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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