Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$43.84/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Raleigh, NC is $43.84 per hour. This is 18% lower than the North Carolina average of $51.70.

Last updated on May 15, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$43.84/hour

Raleigh, NC

3% lower than the US average.

$51.70/hour

North Carolina

13% higher than the US average.

$45.15/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 38% lower than the Raleigh average of $43.84.

Norfolk, Virginia

$34/hour

This is 31% lower than the Raleigh average of $43.84.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

$33/hour

This is 34% lower than the Raleigh average of $43.84.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Raleigh, North Carolina$44$50
What are the highest paying Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Raleigh?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm$43$43

Last updated on May 15, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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