Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Mesa, AZ
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$38.08/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Mesa, AZ is $38.08 per hour. This is 27% lower than the Arizona average of $48.20.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Mesa, AZ compared to State and National Averages
$38.08/hour
Mesa, AZ
33% lower than the US average.
$48.20/hour
Arizona
5% lower than the US average.
$50.50/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Mesa Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Mesa Compare to Other Cities
Avondale, Arizona
$38/hour
This is equal to the Mesa average
Elko, Nevada
$39/hour
This is 3% higher than the Mesa average of $38.08.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
$32/hour
This is 19% lower than the Mesa average of $38.08.
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Phoenix, Arizona pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Glendale, Arizona ($46) and Goodyear, Arizona ($44). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Mesa, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $38 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 33% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $51 | $60 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $46 | $46 |
| Goodyear, Arizona | $44 | $46 |
Last updated on October 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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