Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Clearwater, FL

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$47.66/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Clearwater, FL is $47.66 per hour. This is 5% higher than the Florida average of $45.09.

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$47.66/hour

Clearwater, FL

6% lower than the US average.

$45.09/hour

Florida

12% lower than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Clearwater Compare to Other Cities

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Charleston, South Carolina

$43/hour

This is 11% lower than the Clearwater average of $47.66.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 42% lower than the Clearwater average of $47.66.

Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 18% higher than the Clearwater average of $47.66.

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

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Clearwater, Florida	$48	$48
Brandon, Florida	$44	$45

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. For comparison, the Clearwater, FL average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$47	$47

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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