Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Gainesville, FL

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$44.55/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Gainesville, FL is $44.55 per hour. This is 4% lower than the Florida average of $46.17.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$44.55/hour

Gainesville, FL

2% lower than the US average.

$46.17/hour

Florida

1% higher than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Gainesville Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 31% lower than the Gainesville average of $44.55.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 15% lower than the Gainesville average of $44.55.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is equal to the Gainesville average

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $43 per hour. For comparison, the Gainesville, FL average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$43	$43

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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