Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Morganton, NC
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$48.47/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Morganton, NC is $48.47 per hour. This is 6% higher 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 Morganton, NC compared to State and National Averages
$48.47/hour
Morganton, NC
4% lower than the US average.
$45.65/hour
North Carolina
11% lower than the US average.
$50.50/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Morganton Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Morganton Compare to Other Cities
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 44% lower than the Morganton average of $48.47.
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 3% higher than the Morganton average of $48.47.
Charleston, South Carolina
$43/hour
This is 12% lower than the Morganton average of $48.47.
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 Morganton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 20% 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 Morganton?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. For comparison, the Morganton, NC average for Registered Nurses is $48 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% less.
| 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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