Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Morganton, NC

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

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 62% higher than the average pay for Behavioral Health Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Asheville, paying up to $58/hr, and Raleigh, paying up to $52/hr.

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$38.22/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Morganton, NC is $38.22 per hour. This is 17% lower than the North Carolina average of $44.71.

Last updated on July 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$38.22/hour

Morganton, NC

26% lower than the US average.

$44.71/hour

North Carolina

8% lower than the US average.

$48.27/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Morganton Compare to Other Cities

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Hickory, North Carolina

$41/hour

This is equal to the Morganton average

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$32/hour

This is 29% lower than the Morganton average of $41.00.

Florence, South Carolina

$39/hour

This is 6% lower than the Morganton average of $41.00.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$41	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$41	$58

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$38

Last updated on July 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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