Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Worcester, MA

Q: What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Pittsfield is currently the highest paying city in Massachusetts for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 52% higher than the average pay for Behavioral Health Nurse roles in Massachusetts. Other top paying cities include Georgetown, paying up to $71/hr, Lowell, paying up to $71/hr, and Belmont, paying up to $71/hr.

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$47.94/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Worcester, MA is $47.94 per hour. This is 25% lower than the Massachusetts average of $59.97.

Last updated on November 1, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Worcester, MA compared to State and National Averages

$47.94/hour

Worcester, MA

26% higher than the US average.

$59.97/hour

Massachusetts

41% higher than the US average.

$35.50/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Worcester Compare to Other Cities

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Holyoke, Massachusetts

$40/hour

This is equal to the Worcester average

Manchester, Connecticut

$39/hour

This is 2% lower than the Worcester average of $39.89.

Windsor, Connecticut

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lowell, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Belmont, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Stoughton, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Lynn, Massachusetts	$46	$71
Medford, Massachusetts	$46	$71

What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Worcester?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet Massachusetts	$56	$79

Last updated on November 1, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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