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 50% lower than the North Carolina average of $49.63.
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
53% lower than the US average.
$49.63/hour
North Carolina
2% lower than the US average.
$50.49/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
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 2% higher than the Lexington average of $33.00.
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 34% higher than the Lexington average of $33.00.
Hopewell, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 34% higher than the Lexington average of $33.00.
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 Morganton, North Carolina ($49) and Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($44). For comparison, the Lexington, NC average for Registered Nurses is $33 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 76% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $49 | $58 |
| Winston-Salem, North Carolina | $44 | $44 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $44 | $58 |
Last updated on October 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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