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 31% lower than the Massachusetts average of $60.63.
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
4% lower than the US average.
$60.63/hour
Massachusetts
21% higher than the US average.
$48.12/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 Hampshire
$34/hour
This is 35% lower than the Waltham average of $46.40.
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 7% higher than the Waltham average of $46.40.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 38% lower than the Waltham average of $46.40.
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Worcester, Massachusetts pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Belmont, Massachusetts ($46) and Stoughton, Massachusetts ($46). Worcester, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $88. For comparison, the Waltham, MA average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 57% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, Massachusetts | $73 | $88 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Lynn, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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