Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Hendersonville, NC

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$32.28/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Hendersonville, NC is $32.28 per hour. This is 59% lower than the North Carolina average of $51.38.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Hendersonville, NC compared to State and National Averages

$32.28/hour

Hendersonville, NC

41% lower than the US average.

$51.38/hour

North Carolina

12% higher than the US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Hendersonville Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 5% higher than the Hendersonville average of $32.28.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 27% higher than the Hendersonville average of $32.28.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

$39/hour

This is 17% higher than the Hendersonville average of $32.28.

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

Only Winston-Salem, North Carolina reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. For comparison, the Hendersonville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Winston-Salem, North Carolina pays 37% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$44	$44

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. For comparison, the Hendersonville, NC average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$34	$34

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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