Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: North Carolina

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$44.71/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in North Carolina is $44.71 per hour. This is 10% lower than the US average of $49.28.

Last updated on August 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages

$44.71/hour

North Carolina

10% lower than the US average.

$49.28/hour

United States

How does the pay for Behavioral Health Nurses in North Carolina compare to nearby states?

Virginia pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($53) and Tennessee ($41). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $45 per hour — Virginia pays 20% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Virginia	$54	$56
Pennsylvania	$53	$56
Tennessee	$41	$43
South Carolina	$37	$44

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in North Carolina?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $45 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$42	$58

Last updated on August 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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