Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Cary, NC

Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$30.92/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Cary, NC is $30.92 per hour. This is 3% lower than the North Carolina average of $31.94.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics,Payscale data.

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

$30.92/hour

Cary, NC

46% lower than the US average.

$31.94/hour

North Carolina

41% lower than the US average.

$45.03/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities

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Raleigh, North Carolina

$44/hour

This is 29% higher than the Cary average of $30.92.

Charlotte, North Carolina

$53/hour

This is 41% higher than the Cary average of $30.92.

Norfolk, Virginia

$34/hour

This is 8% higher than the Cary average of $30.92.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Charlotte, North Carolina$53$56
Raleigh, North Carolina$44$50

Last updated on May 17, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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