Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Sun City, AZ
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$38.08/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Sun City, AZ is $38.08 per hour. This is 26% lower than the Arizona average of $47.90.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Sun City, AZ compared to State and National Averages
$38.08/hour
Sun City, AZ
32% lower than the US average.
$47.90/hour
Arizona
5% lower than the US average.
$50.37/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Sun City Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Sun City Compare to Other Cities
Elko, Nevada
$39/hour
This is 3% higher than the Sun City average of $38.08.
Denver, Colorado
$57/hour
This is 33% higher than the Sun City average of $38.08.
Aurora, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 32% higher than the Sun City average of $38.08.
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Phoenix, Arizona pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Glendale, Arizona ($45) and Goodyear, Arizona ($43). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Sun City, AZ average for Registered Nurses is $38 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 33% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $51 | $60 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $45 | $46 |
| Goodyear, Arizona | $43 | $46 |
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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