Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Salt Lake City, UT

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$44.80/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Salt Lake City, UT is $44.80 per hour. This is 6% higher than the Utah average of $41.94.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Salt Lake City, UT compared to State and National Averages

$44.80/hour

Salt Lake City, UT

12% lower than the US average.

$41.94/hour

Utah

20% lower than the US average.

$50.37/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Salt Lake City Compare to Other Cities

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Elko, Nevada

$39/hour

This is 14% lower than the Salt Lake City average of $44.80.

Longmont, Colorado

$64/hour

This is 30% higher than the Salt Lake City average of $44.80.

Denver, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 21% higher than the Salt Lake City average of $44.80.

What cities in Utah pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Only Salt Lake City, Utah reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. Salt Lake City, Utah also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Salt Lake City, UT average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour, roughly in line with Salt Lake City, Utah.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Salt Lake City, Utah	$45	$45

What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Salt Lake City?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. For comparison, the Salt Lake City, UT average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$38	$38

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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