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, Rutherfordton, paying up to $58/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 24% higher than the North Carolina average of $44.31.

Last updated on July 20, 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

18% higher than the US average.

$44.31/hour

North Carolina

8% lower than the US average.

$47.79/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Waynesville Compare to Other Cities

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Brevard, North Carolina

$38/hour

This is 55% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 14% lower than the Waynesville average of $58.00.

Hendersonville, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 80% 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
Waynesville, North Carolina	$58	$58
Rutherfordton, North Carolina	$55	$58
Asheville, North Carolina	$51	$58
Morganton, North Carolina	$38	$38
Brevard, North Carolina	$38	$38

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$58	$58

Last updated on July 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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