Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$42.85/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Hickory, NC is $42.85 per hour. This is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of $49.63.

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$42.85/hour

Hickory, NC

18% lower than the US average.

$49.63/hour

North Carolina

2% lower than the US average.

$50.70/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Morganton, North Carolina

$49/hour

This is 13% higher than the Hickory average of $42.85.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 28% lower than the Hickory average of $42.85.

Asheville, North Carolina

$52/hour

This is 17% higher than the Hickory average of $42.85.

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

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($52) and Morganton, North Carolina ($49). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 35% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$52	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$49	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$43	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$48

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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