Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Waltham, MA
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$46.40/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Waltham, MA is $46.40 per hour. This is 30% lower than the Massachusetts average of $60.12.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Waltham, MA compared to State and National Averages
$46.40/hour
Waltham, MA
14% higher than the US average.
$60.12/hour
Massachusetts
34% higher than the US average.
$39.69/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Waltham Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Waltham Compare to Other Cities
Rochester, New York
$37/hour
This is 27% lower than the Waltham average of $46.40.
Falls Church, Virginia
$40/hour
This is 16% lower than the Waltham average of $46.40.
Richmond, Virginia
$32/hour
This is 44% lower than the Waltham average of $46.40.
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $67 | $68 |
| Lowell, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Lynn, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Medford, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
Last updated on December 20, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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