Average Behavioral Health Technician Salary

$19.07/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Technician in Massachusetts is $19.07 per hour. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Technician salaries in Massachusetts compared to National Averages

$19.07/hour

Massachusetts

This is equal to the US average

$19.07/hour

United States

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

Framingham, Massachusetts pays Behavioral Health Technicians the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Winchester, Massachusetts ($32). Winchester, Massachusetts has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Behavioral Health Technicians is $19 per hour — Framingham, Massachusetts pays 130% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Framingham, Massachusetts$44$51
Winchester, Massachusetts$32$100
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Behavioral Health Technician jobs in Massachusetts?

Only Tenet Massachusetts reports pay data for Behavioral Health Technicians, averaging $20 per hour. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Behavioral Health Technicians is $19 per hour — Tenet Massachusetts pays 3% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Tenet Massachusetts$20$20

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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