Average Behavioral Health Technician Salary

$24.01/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Technician is $24.01 per hour. This is 78% lower than the practicing US average of $42.85.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Salaries for Behavioral Health Technician compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$24.01/hour

78% lower than the practicing US average.

$42.85/hour

United States

Where do Behavioral Health Technicians get paid the most?
StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Colorado$44$55
Georgia$39$45
Illinois$35$51
Pennsylvania$26$100
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Behavioral Health Technician jobs?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
St. Luke's Health System$22$22
Chicago Behavioral Hospital$22$22
South Sound Behavioral Hospital$21$21
Ridgeview Institute Monroe$16$16
Ridgeview Institute Smyrna$15$15

Last updated on April 16, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Behavioral Health Technician FAQs

What professional certifications can potentially increase my salary as a Behavioral Health Technician?

Earning your Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technicians (NCPT-AAPT) often increases your salary potential as a behavioral health technician or makes you eligible for another position with greater responsibilities, which also might include a bump in wages.

Can having a Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technicians (NCPT-AAPT) boost my salary as a Behavioral Health Technician?

Yes, having a Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technicians (NCPT-AAPT) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a behavioral health technician.

Where can I learn more about working as a Behavioral Health Tech?

Take a look at Vivian's Behavioral Health Tech Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.