Behavioral Health Technician Salary Guide: Melrose, MA
Average Behavioral Health Technician Salary
$22.78/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Technician in Melrose, 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 Melrose, MA compared to State and National Averages
$22.78/hour
Melrose, MA
102% lower than the US average.
$22.85/hour
Massachusetts
101% lower than the US average.
$45.97/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Technician Salaries in Melrose Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Technician Salaries in Melrose Compare to Other Cities
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 Melrose, MA average for Behavioral Health Technicians is $23 per hour — Framingham, Massachusetts pays 93% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $44 | $51 |
| Winchester, Massachusetts | $32 | $100 |
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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