Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, MA

Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$27.05/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Salem, MA is $27.05 per hour. This is 41% higher than the Massachusetts average of $15.90.

Last updated on November 21, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Salem, MA compared to State and National Averages

$27.05/hour

Salem, MA

67% lower than the US average.

$15.90/hour

Massachusetts

185% lower than the US average.

$45.25/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$37/hour

This is 24% lower than the Salem average of $46.40.

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

$35/hour

This is 31% lower than the Salem average of $46.40.

Falls Church, Virginia

$36/hour

This is 30% lower than the Salem average of $46.40.

What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Belmont, Massachusetts$46$71
Stoughton, Massachusetts$46$71
Medford, Massachusetts$38$71
Winchester, Massachusetts$46$71

Last updated on November 21, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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