Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: New Bedford, MA
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$38.62/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in New Bedford, MA is $38.62 per hour. This is 55% lower than the Massachusetts average of $59.74.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in New Bedford, MA compared to State and National Averages
$38.62/hour
New Bedford, MA
22% lower than the US average.
$59.74/hour
Massachusetts
21% higher than the US average.
$46.99/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in New Bedford Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in New Bedford Compare to Other Cities
Baltimore, Maryland
$38/hour
This is 2% lower than the New Bedford average of $38.62.
Falls Church, Virginia
$40/hour
This is 4% higher than the New Bedford average of $38.62.
Hickory, North Carolina
$30/hour
This is 29% lower than the New Bedford average of $38.62.
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield, Massachusetts | $100 | $100 |
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $67 | $74 |
| Lowell, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Lynn, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Medford, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
Last updated on March 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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