Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Waynesville, NC

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

Burlington is currently the highest paying city in North Carolina for Mental Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 42% higher than the average pay for Mental Health Nurse roles in North Carolina. Other top paying cities include Waynesville, paying up to $58/hr, Raleigh, paying up to $57/hr, and Asheville, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$58.00/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Waynesville, NC is $58.00 per hour. This is 21% higher than the North Carolina average of $45.65.

Last updated on September 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$58.00/hour

Waynesville, NC

16% higher than the US average.

$45.65/hour

North Carolina

6% lower than the US average.

$48.55/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Waynesville Compare to Other Cities

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Hickory, North Carolina

$30/hour

This is 94% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Rock Hill, South Carolina

$34/hour

This is 73% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Salem, Virginia

$50/hour

This is 16% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Morganton, North Carolina	$42	$56

Last updated on September 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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