Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, NH
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$46.40/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Salem, NH is $46.40 per hour. This is 11% lower than the New Hampshire average of $51.42.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Salem, NH compared to State and National Averages
$46.40/hour
Salem, NH
3% higher than the US average.
$51.42/hour
New Hampshire
13% higher than the US average.
$44.87/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
Rochester, New Hampshire
$50/hour
This is 7% higher than the Salem average of $46.40.
Manchester, Connecticut
$53/hour
This is 12% higher than the Salem average of $46.40.
Windsor, Connecticut
$54/hour
This is 13% higher than the Salem average of $46.40.
What cities in New Hampshire pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Hampton, New Hampshire pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Portsmouth, New Hampshire ($52) and Rochester, New Hampshire ($50). For comparison, the Salem, NH average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Hampton, New Hampshire pays 14% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton, New Hampshire | $53 | $53 |
| Portsmouth, New Hampshire | $52 | $53 |
| Rochester, New Hampshire | $50 | $53 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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