Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$36.86/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in South Carolina is $36.86 per hour. This is 34% lower than the US average of $49.28.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages

$36.86/hour

South Carolina

34% lower than the US average.

$49.28/hour

United States

How does the pay for Behavioral Health Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?

Virginia pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($45) and Tennessee ($41). North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $37 per hour — Virginia pays 46% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Virginia	$54	$56
North Carolina	$45	$58
Tennessee	$41	$43
Florida	$37	$45
Ohio	$36	$36

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in South Carolina?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $37 per hour, followed by Tenet South Carolina ($31). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $37 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$37	$44
Tenet South Carolina	$31	$31

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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