Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Amherst, MA
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$58.36/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Amherst, MA is $58.36 per hour. This is 17% higher than the US average of $48.56.
Last updated on September 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Amherst, MA compared to State and National Averages
$58.36/hour
Amherst, MA
17% higher than the US average.
$48.56/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Amherst Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Amherst Compare to Other Cities
Rock Hill, South Carolina
$34/hour
Columbia, Tennessee
$31/hour
Saint Louis, Missouri
$52/hour
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Worcester, Massachusetts pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Framingham, Massachusetts ($72) and Belmont, Massachusetts ($46). Worcester, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $88. For comparison, the Massachusetts average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $58 per hour — Worcester, Massachusetts pays 25% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, Massachusetts | $73 | $88 |
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $72 | $73 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Lynn, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
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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