Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Lexington, NC
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$33.00/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Lexington, NC is $33.00 per hour. This is 41% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.69.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Lexington, NC compared to State and National Averages
$33.00/hour
Lexington, NC
20% lower than the US average.
$46.69/hour
North Carolina
15% higher than the US average.
$39.59/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Lexington Compare to Other Cities
Hickory, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 10% lower than the Lexington average of $33.00.
Asheville, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 2% lower than the Lexington average of $33.00.
Richmond, Virginia
$32/hour
This is 3% lower than the Lexington average of $33.00.
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 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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