Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Poughkeepsie, NY
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$44.85/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Poughkeepsie, NY is $44.85 per hour. This is 45% lower than the New York average of $65.13.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Poughkeepsie, NY compared to State and National Averages
$44.85/hour
Poughkeepsie, NY
11% higher than the US average.
$65.13/hour
New York
39% higher than the US average.
$39.88/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Poughkeepsie Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Poughkeepsie Compare to Other Cities
Danbury, Connecticut
$44/hour
This is 1% lower than the Poughkeepsie average of $44.85.
Waterbury, Connecticut
$37/hour
This is 22% lower than the Poughkeepsie average of $44.85.
Norwalk, Connecticut
$42/hour
This is 7% lower than the Poughkeepsie average of $44.85.
What cities in New York pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, New York | $55 | $63 |
| Mount Vernon, New York | $45 | $61 |
| Stony Brook, New York | $45 | $61 |
Last updated on December 10, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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