Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Cary, NC

Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$30.92/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Cary, NC is $30.92 per hour. This is 88% lower than the North Carolina average of $58.00.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics,Payscale data.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Cary, NC compared to State and National Averages

$30.92/hour

Cary, NC

44% lower than the US average.

$58.00/hour

North Carolina

23% higher than the US average.

$44.40/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Cary Compare to Other Cities

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Charlotte, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 3% higher than the Cary average of $30.92.

Gastonia, North Carolina

$32/hour

This is 3% higher than the Cary average of $30.92.

Richmond, Virginia

$36/hour

This is 15% higher than the Cary average of $30.92.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Concord, North Carolina$58$58

Last updated on November 28, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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