Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Phoenix, AZ
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$50.60/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Phoenix, AZ is $50.60 per hour. This is 5% higher than the Arizona average of $47.90.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Phoenix, AZ compared to State and National Averages
$50.60/hour
Phoenix, AZ
This is equal to the US average
$47.90/hour
Arizona
5% lower than the US average.
$50.37/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Phoenix Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Phoenix Compare to Other Cities
Elko, Nevada
$39/hour
This is 29% lower than the Phoenix average of $50.60.
Denver, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 11% higher than the Phoenix average of $50.60.
Aurora, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 9% higher than the Phoenix average of $50.60.
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Phoenix, Arizona pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Glendale, Arizona ($45) and Goodyear, Arizona ($43). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Phoenix, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour, roughly in line with Phoenix, Arizona.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $51 | $60 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $45 | $46 |
| Goodyear, Arizona | $43 | $46 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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