Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Newark, NJ

Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$39.91/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Newark, NJ is $39.91 per hour. This is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of $44.57.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics,Payscale data.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Newark, NJ compared to State and National Averages

$39.91/hour

Newark, NJ

11% lower than the US average.

$44.57/hour

New Jersey

This is equal to the US average

$44.40/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Newark Compare to Other Cities

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Bristol, Pennsylvania

$37/hour

This is 7% lower than the Newark average of $39.91.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

$35/hour

This is 13% lower than the Newark average of $39.91.

Falls Church, Virginia

$56/hour

This is 28% higher than the Newark average of $39.91.

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