Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Brevard, NC

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$41.45/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Brevard, NC is $41.45 per hour. This is 10% lower than the North Carolina average of $45.65.

Last updated on October 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Brevard, NC compared to State and National Averages

$41.45/hour

Brevard, NC

22% lower than the US average.

$45.65/hour

North Carolina

11% lower than the US average.

$50.67/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Brevard Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 24% lower than the Brevard average of $41.45.

Salem, Virginia

$50/hour

This is 17% higher than the Brevard average of $41.45.

Charleston, South Carolina

$43/hour

This is 4% higher than the Brevard average of $41.45.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

Waynesville, North Carolina pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Asheville, North Carolina ($53) and Morganton, North Carolina ($48). For comparison, the Brevard, NC average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 40% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$53	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$48	$58
Hickory, North Carolina	$43	$58
Brevard, North Carolina	$41	$58

What are the highest paying Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Brevard?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Brevard, NC average for Registered Nurses is $41 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$48

Last updated on October 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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