Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Columbia, TN

Q: What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Rural Hill is currently the highest paying city in Tennessee for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $46/hr. This is 28% higher than the average pay for Behavioral Health Nurse roles in Tennessee. Other top paying cities include Springfield, paying up to $42/hr, Franklin, paying up to $40/hr, and Murfreesboro, paying up to $40/hr.

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$31.28/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Columbia, TN is $31.28 per hour. This is 40% lower than the Tennessee average of $43.89.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Columbia, TN compared to State and National Averages

$31.28/hour

Columbia, TN

54% lower than the US average.

$43.89/hour

Tennessee

10% lower than the US average.

$48.21/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities

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Waynesville, North Carolina

$58/hour

This is 46% higher than the Columbia average of $31.28.

Brevard, North Carolina

$29/hour

This is 8% lower than the Columbia average of $31.28.

Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 38% higher than the Columbia average of $31.28.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Franklin, Tennessee	$39	$40
Nashville, Tennessee	$36	$40

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$31	$31

Last updated on July 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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