Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$54.25/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $54.25 per hour. This is equal to the Missouri average

Last updated on March 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$54.25/hour

Saint Louis, MO

21% higher than the US average.

$54.35/hour

Missouri

21% higher than the US average.

$42.78/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Waynesville, North Carolina

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Asheville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 62% lower than the Saint Louis average of $52.25.

Brevard, North Carolina

$29/hour

This is 80% lower than the Saint Louis average of $52.25.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$52$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri$33$44
What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
BJC HealthCare$40$40

Last updated on March 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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