Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Cary, NC
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$32.58/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Cary, NC is $32.58 per hour. This is 59% lower than the North Carolina average of $51.89.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Cary, NC compared to State and National Averages
$32.58/hour
Cary, NC
56% lower than the US average.
$51.89/hour
North Carolina
2% higher than the US average.
$50.71/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 35% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
Hopewell, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 35% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 3% higher than the Cary average of $32.58.
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 ($55) and Morganton, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the Cary, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 78% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Asheville, North Carolina | $55 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $48 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $44 | $58 |
| Brevard, North Carolina | $42 | $58 |
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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