Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$42.95/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Hickory, NC is $42.95 per hour. This is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of $45.65.

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$42.95/hour

Hickory, NC

18% lower than the US average.

$45.65/hour

North Carolina

11% lower than the US average.

$50.84/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 28% lower than the Hickory average of $42.95.

Salem, Virginia

$50/hour

This is 14% higher than the Hickory average of $42.95.

Charleston, South Carolina

$44/hour

This is 2% higher than the Hickory average of $42.95.

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 Morganton, North Carolina ($49) and Winston-Salem, North Carolina ($44). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 35% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$49	$58
Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$44	$44
Hickory, North Carolina	$43	$58

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% more.

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

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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