Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Phoenix, AZ

Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$44.14/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Phoenix, AZ is $44.14 per hour. This is 5% higher than the Arizona average of $41.95.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Phoenix, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$44.14/hour

Phoenix, AZ

10% higher than the US average.

$41.95/hour

Arizona

6% higher than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Phoenix Compare to Other Cities

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Aurora, Colorado

$38/hour

This is 16% lower than the Phoenix average of $44.14.

Fort Collins, Colorado

$36/hour

This is 21% lower than the Phoenix average of $44.14.

Fort Worth, Texas

$40/hour

This is 10% lower than the Phoenix average of $44.14.

What cities in Arizona pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Phoenix, Arizona$44$54

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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