Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$29.95/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Hickory, NC is $29.95 per hour. This is 56% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.69.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages
$29.95/hour
Hickory, NC
33% lower than the US average.
$46.69/hour
North Carolina
15% higher than the US average.
$39.71/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities
Asheville, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 7% higher than the Hickory average of $29.95.
Richmond, Virginia
$32/hour
This is 7% higher than the Hickory average of $29.95.
Falls Church, Virginia
$38/hour
This is 22% higher than the Hickory average of $29.95.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington, North Carolina | $33 | $44 |
Last updated on December 6, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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