Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: New York

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in New York?

The highest paying employer in New York for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs is United Health Services, paying up to $62/hr. This is 22% higher than the average pay for Behavioral Health Nurse roles in New York.

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

Ontario is currently the highest paying city in New York for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $77/hr. This is 37% higher than the average pay for Behavioral Health Nurse roles in New York. Other top paying cities include Manhattan, paying up to $63/hr, Johnson City, paying up to $55/hr, and Norwich, paying up to $52/hr.

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$48.24/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in New York is $48.24 per hour. This is 10% lower than the US average of $53.13.

Last updated on July 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in New York compared to National Averages

$48.24/hour

New York

10% lower than the US average.

$53.13/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Manhattan, New York	$55	$63

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Massachusetts	$66	$66
Connecticut	$53	$55

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in New York?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
United Health Services	$62	$62
Perm Staff Jobs	$47	$49

Last updated on July 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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