Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Mckinney, TX

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$48.76/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Mckinney, TX is $48.76 per hour. This is 30% higher than the Texas average of $33.92.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Mckinney, TX compared to State and National Averages

$48.76/hour

Mckinney, TX

4% lower than the US average.

$33.92/hour

Texas

49% lower than the US average.

$50.60/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in McKinney Compare to Other Cities

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Olathe, Kansas

$45/hour

This is 8% lower than the McKinney average of $48.76.

Lenexa, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 13% higher than the McKinney average of $48.76.

Kansas City, Missouri

$39/hour

This is 26% lower than the McKinney average of $48.76.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Little Elm, Texas and Prosper, Texas pay Behavioral Health Nurses the most, both averaging $60 per hour, ahead of Plano, Texas ($55). For comparison, the Mckinney, TX average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Little Elm, Texas and Prosper, Texas pay 23% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Little Elm, Texas	$60	$60
Prosper, Texas	$60	$60
Plano, Texas	$55	$60

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. For comparison, the Mckinney, TX average for Registered Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$47	$47

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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