Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: New Jersey

Q: What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Somerville is currently the highest paying city in New Jersey for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $61/hr. This is 14% lower than the average pay for Behavioral Health Nurse roles in New Jersey. Other top paying cities include Edison, paying up to $61/hr, Perth Amboy, paying up to $61/hr, and Englewood, paying up to $61/hr.

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$44.57/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in New Jersey is $44.57 per hour. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on October 20, 2023. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$44.57/hour

New Jersey

This is equal to the US average

$44.76/hour

United States

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Edison, New Jersey	$45	$61
Englewood, New Jersey	$45	$61
Wayne, New Jersey	$45	$61

How does the pay for Behavioral Health Nurses in New Jersey compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Pennsylvania	$52	$65
Massachusetts	$44	$47
Connecticut	$43	$43

Last updated on October 20, 2023. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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