Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Charleston, SC

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$44.18/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Charleston, SC is $44.18 per hour. This is 18% higher than the South Carolina average of $36.18.

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Charleston, SC compared to State and National Averages

$44.18/hour

Charleston, SC

9% lower than the US average.

$36.18/hour

South Carolina

33% lower than the US average.

$47.97/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Charleston Compare to Other Cities

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Beaufort, South Carolina

$39/hour

This is 13% lower than the Charleston average of $44.18.

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

$39/hour

This is 13% lower than the Charleston average of $44.18.

Savannah, Georgia

$42/hour

This is 5% lower than the Charleston average of $44.18.

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

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

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$33	$44

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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