Behavioral Health Technician Salary Guide: Cambridge, MA

Average Behavioral Health Technician Salary

$22.78/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Technician in Cambridge, MA is $22.78 per hour. This is equal to the Massachusetts average

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Behavioral Health Technician salaries in Cambridge, MA compared to State and National Averages

$22.78/hour

Cambridge, MA

99% lower than the US average.

$22.85/hour

Massachusetts

98% lower than the US average.

$45.31/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Technician Salaries in Cambridge Compare to Other Cities

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What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Behavioral Health Technicians?

Framingham, Massachusetts pays Behavioral Health Technicians the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Winchester, Massachusetts ($32). Winchester, Massachusetts has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Cambridge, MA average for Behavioral Health Technicians is $23 per hour — Framingham, Massachusetts pays 79% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Framingham, Massachusetts$41$50
Winchester, Massachusetts$32$100

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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