Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Winston-Salem, NC
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$33.00/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC is $33.00 per hour. This is 35% lower than the North Carolina average of $44.71.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Winston-Salem, NC compared to State and National Averages
$33.00/hour
Winston-Salem, NC
46% lower than the US average.
$44.71/hour
North Carolina
8% lower than the US average.
$48.28/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Winston-Salem Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Winston-Salem Compare to Other Cities
Hickory, North Carolina
$41/hour
This is 19% higher than the Winston-Salem average of $33.00.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$32/hour
This is 4% lower than the Winston-Salem average of $33.00.
Florence, South Carolina
$39/hour
This is 15% higher than the Winston-Salem average of $33.00.
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waynesville, North Carolina | $58 | $58 |
| Morganton, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
| Hickory, North Carolina | $41 | $58 |
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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