Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Springfield, MA
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$39.74/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Springfield, MA is $39.74 per hour. This is 63% lower than the Massachusetts average of $64.95.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Springfield, MA compared to State and National Averages
$39.74/hour
Springfield, MA
16% lower than the US average.
$64.95/hour
Massachusetts
29% higher than the US average.
$46.03/hour
United States
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Springfield Compare to Other Cities
How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Springfield Compare to Other Cities
Holyoke, Massachusetts
$40/hour
This is equal to the Springfield average
Windsor, Connecticut
$54/hour
This is 26% higher than the Springfield average of $39.74.
Manchester, Connecticut
$39/hour
This is 1% lower than the Springfield average of $39.74.
What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Framingham, Massachusetts pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by Belmont, Massachusetts ($46) and Stoughton, Massachusetts ($46). Framingham, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Springfield, MA average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Framingham, Massachusetts pays 62% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Framingham, Massachusetts | $64 | $73 |
| Belmont, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Stoughton, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
| Lynn, Massachusetts | $46 | $71 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Springfield?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $55 per hour. For comparison, the Springfield, MA average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 39% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $55 | $55 |
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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