Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: New York, NY
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$44.85/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in New York, NY is $44.85 per hour. This is 36% lower than the New York average of $60.88.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in New York, NY compared to State and National Averages
$44.85/hour
New York, NY
This is equal to the US average
$60.88/hour
New York
26% higher than the US average.
$44.95/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in New York Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in New York Compare to Other Cities
Stamford, Connecticut
$56/hour
This is 20% higher than the New York average of $44.85.
Norwalk, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is 7% lower than the New York average of $44.85.
Westport, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is 7% lower than the New York average of $44.85.
What cities in New York pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Only Manhattan, New York reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $55 per hour. Manhattan, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the New York, NY average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Manhattan, New York pays 22% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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