Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Winston-Salem, NC
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$44.38/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC is $44.38 per hour. This is 3% 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 Winston-Salem, NC compared to State and National Averages
$44.38/hour
Winston-Salem, NC
15% 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 Winston-Salem Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Winston-Salem Compare to Other Cities
Hickory, North Carolina
$43/hour
This is 3% lower than the Winston-Salem average of $44.38.
Salem, Virginia
$50/hour
This is 11% higher than the Winston-Salem average of $44.38.
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
This is 32% lower than the Winston-Salem average of $44.38.
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 Winston-Salem, NC average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Waynesville, North Carolina pays 31% 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 |
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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